Senior Principal Electrical Architect – Semiconductors

ASM; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM, a leader in advanced semiconductor equipment, seeks a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to drive electrical architecture across multi-platform systems. You will define long-term roadmaps for RF power and power distribution, govern system architecture, and ensure EMC/EMI and safety compliance.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate across systems, process, mechanical, software and suppliers, and help shape product strategy and new platform development.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 15+ years of semiconductor capital equipment experience.
• Expert in RF systems, power electronics, motion control, safety systems, or tool electrical architecture.
• Proven track record leading multi-disciplinary technology programs.
• Deep knowledge of SEMI standards, CE/UL, EMC/EMI, grounding, and safety compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership across multiple product generations.

Responsibilities

• Own enterprise-level electrical architecture strategy across multiple semiconductor equipment platforms.
• Define technology roadmaps for RF power systems, power distribution, motion control, safety systems, sensors, and advanced electronics.
• Lead architecture governance and executive design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR).
• Drive innovation, intellectual property creation, and technology differentiation.
• Provide technical leadership for critical customer escalations and complex field issues.
• Establish electrical engineering standards, design methodologies, and best practices.
• Lead cross-functional teams spanning systems, process, mechanical, software, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Own EMC/EMI, grounding, CE/UL, SEMI, and global compliance strategies.
• Mentor principal engineers and develop organizational technical capability.
• Influence product strategy, new platform development, and corporate technology investments.

Skills

RF systems

Power electronics

Motion control

Safety systems

Electrical architecture

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EMC/EMI testing

Electrical design tools

SEMI standards knowledge

Job description

ASM, a leader in advanced semiconductor equipment, seeks a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to drive electrical architecture across multi-platform systems. You will define long-term roadmaps for RF power and power distribution, govern system architecture, and ensure EMC/EMI and safety compliance.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate across systems, process, mechanical, software and suppliers, and help shape product strategy and new platform development.