Senior Staff R&D Electrical Engineer

Halo Industries, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Stock Option Plan

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Free Food & Snacks

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Job summary

Halo Industries, Inc., based in Santa Clara, is searching for a Senior Staff Electrical Engineer. This role involves designing electrical systems for semiconductor capital equipment, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and overseeing the transition from prototype to production.

The ideal candidate should have a BSEE with significant experience in equipment design, strong electrical fundamentals, and skills in root cause analysis. This position offers a competitive salary between $160,000 and $180,000 alongside comprehensive benefits including health care and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 15+ years design experience or 10+ years with MSEE.
• Expertise in electrical power distribution and control systems.
• Experience with system-level design from definition to production.

Responsibilities

• Define system requirements for semiconductor equipment.
• Design power distribution and I/O control systems.
• Lead design reviews and risk assessments.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Machine design

Root cause analysis

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving

Education

BSEE with 15+ years or MSEE with 10+ years

Tools

Autocad Electrical

Altium

SPICE

Oscilloscope

DVM

Logic analyzers

SolidWorks

Job description

The Company

Halo Industries, Inc., a pioneer in manufacturing innovation with light-based technologies, seeks a highly skilled Senior Staff Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team. Halo was founded in 2014 at Stanford University and is now moving into a production phase with significant funding secured in 2024. Our proprietary advancements replace traditional processes with novel laser-based equivalents offering higher quality, lower cost, and enhanced functionality. As we rapidly expand our operations, we're growing the team to oversee our transition from prototype to production.

The Opportunity

The Senior Staff R&D Electrical Engineer will operate in a dynamic, R&D environment developing semiconductor capital equipment in close collaboration with software, mechanical and process engineers. This role will act as a system owner in the specification, design, build and validation of electrical systems for wafer processing equipment. The ideal candidate will have broad experience applying solid electrical engineering principles to equipment design and enjoy the opportunity to participate in the engineering process from definition through production.

Role and Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Software, Mechanical, and Process Engineers to define system requirements and ensure cross‑functional integration of semiconductor capital equipment
• Design electrical power distribution, device I/O control, interlock schemes and interface circuitry
• Integrate, direct and lead other team members in accomplishing system design, build and test
• Lead design reviews, risk assessments and DFMEA processes within a stage‑gate process
• Create and manage project schedules with strong ownership of deliverables
• Collaborate with internal and external manufacturing partners to build, refine and release designs
• Build, test, debug prototype machines and subsystems
• Drive methodical multi‑disciplinary root cause analysis when necessary
• Elevate the team by sharing your expertise and guiding other team members

Basic Qualifications

• BSEE with 15+ years or MSEE with 10+ years’ experience in equipment design
• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals with demonstrated expertise in machine design
• Experience with design of electrical power distribution, I/O control systems, interlock design, motion control subsystems for capital equipment
• Experience with electrical system and PCBA design tools (Autocad Electrical, Altium, SPICE)
• Experience organizing and tracking internal and external resources to accomplish overall goals
• Strong working knowledge and ability to apply industry standards such as NFPA79 and UL 508A
• Proficient with lab tools (oscilloscope, DVM, logic analyzers, hand tools)
• Experience with build, test, debug of prototype power panels, PCBAs, cables, I/O systems, computers
• Experience diagnosing and resolving complex, cross‑functional hardware and embedded system issues
• Experience with structured methods for root cause analysis and problem‑solving
• Experience working effectively with PLM and ERP systems to manage BOMs, ECOs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing semiconductor capital equipment to SEMI S2, S22 standards
• Analog circuit and FPGA design and modeling experience
• Experience integrating EtherCAT and safety PLC systems
• Experience with industrial computer, OS integration and configuration
• Experience integrating motion control or high power laser systems
• Proficient with mechanical CAD (SolidWorks or similar)
• Experience with test automation and data analysis techniques
• Excellent leadership, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Strong technical acumen, communication and presentation skills: capable of engaging in detailed technical discussions while simplifying complex topics for broader audiences

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Stock Option Plan
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Free Food & Snacks
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Base salary $160,000 - $180,000

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all team members feel valued and supported. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities in STEM. If you meet most of the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.