Senior Electrical Engineer – Power & Controls (On-site Flex)

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco

Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland

Job summary

Lam Research in Fremont, CA, is seeking an Electrical Engineer 4 to design and develop advanced electrical systems for deposition equipment used in semiconductor manufacturing. You will work on heater control, power delivery, analog/digital electronics, and embedded controls for cutting-edge equipment.

The role requires hands-on circuit design experience, CAD proficiency, and strong analytical skills to drive reliable, high-performance solutions in a fast-moving industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 8+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 6+ years’ experience; or equivalent experience.
• Hands‑on experience in electronic circuit design (analog, digital), signal and controls theory, development and associated electrical board design, troubleshooting and validation.
• Understanding of AC/DC Power distribution systems.
• In depth system level understanding of Electrical architecture, system integration, and applications.
• Excellent working knowledge in Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and low voltage circuit design for power and control applications.
• Expertise in application of power and controls technologies for systems automation.
• Knowledgeable in CAD tools for circuit design and simulation (e.g., PCAD, ORCAD, ZUKEN, AutoCAD, Spice, ADS, HFSS).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop highly complex electrical systems, sub-systems, and/or solutions, applying engineering methods to design.
• Contributes to research and development efforts for future products by collecting and analyzing data to improve electrical system designs.
• Develops functional specifications for highly complex electrical/ electro-mechanical systems and power distribution components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering design teams to design and modify custom and OEM system components.
• Perform hands‑on test and validation utilizing lab equipment to characterization of the performance of the electrical/ electro-mechanical systems.
• Prepare high-quality reports and technical presentations to clearly communicate design intent, analysis, and results to diverse audiences in design reviews.
• Acts as a resource and mentor for more junior colleagues.

Skills

electrical engineering

PCB design

power distribution

controls theory

system integration

CAD tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree (optional)

Tools

PCAD

ORCAD

ZUKEN

AutoCAD

Spice

ADS

HFSS

Job description

Lam Research in Fremont, CA, is seeking an Electrical Engineer 4 to design and develop advanced electrical systems for deposition equipment used in semiconductor manufacturing. You will work on heater control, power delivery, analog/digital electronics, and embedded controls for cutting-edge equipment.

The role requires hands-on circuit design experience, CAD proficiency, and strong analytical skills to drive reliable, high-performance solutions in a fast-moving industry.