Senior Systems Engineer – Semiconductor Automation Lead

Actalent; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Senior Systems Engineer in Poway, CA, to lead system-level requirements, architecture, and verification for advanced semiconductor automation equipment. You will coordinate mechanical, electrical, software, controls, and manufacturing teams to ensure cohesive product development across the full lifecycle.

We value strong communication, MBSE proficiency, and a track record of guiding architecture decisions and risk mitigation in complex electromechanical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience with semiconductor equipment, robotics, automation, motion control, or systems engineering.
• Familiarity with MBSE concepts and tools.
• Experience using requirements management tools such as Jama or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of system-level requirements, specifications, and interface definitions for advanced semiconductor automation equipment.
• Translate customer and business requirements into clear system-level designs and engineering solutions.
• Drive system architecture decisions across hardware, software, and controls disciplines.
• Develop and maintain verification plans and validation activities for complex electromechanical platforms.
• Coordinate design activities across mechanical, electrical, software, controls, and manufacturing engineering teams.

Skills

Electromechanical Systems

Lead cross-functional teams

System-level design

Requirements management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Systems Engineering

Tools

MBSE concepts

Jama

Job description

Actalent seeks a Senior Systems Engineer in Poway, CA, to lead system-level requirements, architecture, and verification for advanced semiconductor automation equipment. You will coordinate mechanical, electrical, software, controls, and manufacturing teams to ensure cohesive product development across the full lifecycle.

We value strong communication, MBSE proficiency, and a track record of guiding architecture decisions and risk mitigation in complex electromechanical systems.