Sr Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Sr Electrical Engineer

The Sr Electrical Engineer leads the electrical architecture and detailed design of complex vacuum process and semiconductor capital equipment—from initial concept through manufacturing release. This role is responsible for translating customer, product, and regulatory requirements into robust electrical specifications, and delivering high-quality schematics, assemblies, and documentation. Systems include power supplies, motion systems, robotics, sensors, and control hardware. The engineer serves as a technical leader—resolving advanced system-level issues, guiding design reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure seamless system integration, build, and installation.

Electrical Design & Architecture

• Lead electrical architecture and detailed design of complex vacuum process and electro-mechanical capital equipment from concept through manufacturing release
• Translate customer, product, and regulatory requirements into clear electrical specifications balancing performance, safety, cost, and manufacturability
• Design, develop, and release:
  • Electrical schematics
  • Assemblies and layouts
  • System documentation
• Integrate systems including power supplies, motion systems, robotics, sensors, PLCs, and control hardware
• Own high-voltage electrical design (primarily digitally controlled), ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operation
• Develop PLC control cabinet designs and ensure proper integration with industrial machinery and motion systems

Testing, Debugging & Problem Solving

• Resolve advanced electrical and system-level issues across development, manufacturing, and fielded systems using structured root cause analysis
• Plan, execute, and document electrical tests and design of experiments (DOE)
• Analyze data and translate findings into actionable engineering improvements
• Debug complex analog and digital circuits using:
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Logic analyzers
  • Component-level analysis techniques

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure designs meet CE, UL, TUV, and RoHS requirements
• Apply design-for-compliance best practices
• Address component and design obsolescence, updating systems for long-term product sustainment
• Drive improvements in design quality, consistency, and documentation standards

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead technical direction during design reviews and provide constructive feedback
• Mentor junior engineers in:
  • Electrical design
  • Testing methodologies
  • Documentation practices
  • Problem-solving approaches
• Collaborate with:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Supply Chain
  • Field Service teams
• Ensure seamless system integration, build, installation, and serviceability
• Produce clear documentation and presentations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Continuous Improvement

• Support the evolution of electrical design processes, tools, and standards
• Contribute to best practices for industrial and semiconductor process equipment

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering + 8+ years of capital equipment design experience
• OR
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering + 6+ years of capital equipment design experience

Technical Expertise

• Proven ownership of electrical design for complex electro-mechanical systems
• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar electrical CAD tools
• Advanced expertise in:
  • Analog and digital circuit design
  • Schematic development and release processes
• Hands-on debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and component-level techniques
• Experience integrating:
  • Power supplies
  • Motion controllers
  • PLCs
  • Electrical interfaces into industrial or semiconductor systems

Systems & Industry Knowledge

• Industrial machinery design experience, including motion control integration
• High-voltage electrical design experience (primarily digitally controlled systems)
• PLC control cabinet design experience
• Working knowledge of:
  • Vacuum equipment
  • Robotics
  • Motion control systems
• Familiarity with CE, UL, TUV, and RoHS requirements

Problem Solving & Communication

• Strong root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to resolve complex system-level issues
• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts clearly
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority

• Experience with semiconductor process equipment, such as:
  • Laser annealing
  • Ion beam deposition and etch
  • CVD
  • Single wafer etch and clean
  • Lithography
• Experience in advanced industrial or capital equipment environments
• Experience managing obsolescence and implementing updated design solutions
• Proven ability to lead design reviews and technical discussions
• Strong organizational and documentation skills (configuration control and formal release processes)
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities

• On-site role within a professional office and manufacturing/engineering setting
• Primary work occurs in the office, focused on:
  • Design
  • Documentation
  • Cross-functional collaboration
• Access to lab and equipment areas for testing and debugging as needed
• Collaborative, technically driven culture focused on innovation and excellence
• Regular interaction with engineering, manufacturing, and product teams
• Standard business hours in a professional, business-casual environment

This is a Permanent position based out of Plainview, NY.

The pay range for this position is $128000.00 - $162000.00/yr.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Commuter Benefits
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Remediation
• Emergency Travel Assistance

This is a fully onsite position in Plainview,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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