Cohu is a global technology leader providing test, automation, inspection, and metrology solutions to the semiconductor industry. We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer III to lead the electrical design of advanced semiconductor automation equipment. This role is ideal for an engineer with expertise in industrial electrical systems, machine-level integration, electrical safety standards, and project leadership who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and driving innovative solutions from concept through production.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S without the need for employer-sponsored visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical owner of the electrical design of machine level and submodules, helping define high-level requirements and guiding resources through execution, building, and troubleshooting.
- Translate high-level machine architecture into detailed panel and wiring requirements.
- Develop project plans and schedules, including tasks for the wire engineers, track and follow up on progress.
- Provide technical leadership to wire engineers for assigned projects, reviewing technical content, including cable drawings, schematics, I/O maps, timing diagrams, for accuracy and correct technical execution. and ensuring cost targets are achieved.
- Understand at the system level how the module works (motor drives, encoders, sensors, I/O, safety interlocks, safety controllers, etc.) and own its electrical requirements and troubleshoot problems until they're resolved.
- Support field installations and technical escalations.
Panel and wiring design
- Perform electrical engineering design including panel layout and wire routing with correct noise segregation (AC/DC, power/signal)
- Design power distribution and protection wiring: UL 508A, circuit brakers, GFCI, wire cross-section sizing, correct fuse and breaker practices/placement
- Complete E-chain design: including cable selection, fill rules, separation, etc.
Panel/Modules build support
Provide technical content for and review-built panels for correct routing
Troubleshoot machine-level electrical and build issues.
Standards and Safety
Understand and guide the implementation of NFPA 79 and SEMI S2 design rules from the start of the design
- Understand and guide the implementation of wiring practices per SEMI and NFPA 79
- Understand and guide the implementation of safety controller design with zoned safety operation per SEMI S2 requirements
Tools
Experience with any electrical CAD (Altium, DraftSight 2D, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, etc.), Altium preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of designing complex industrial electrical systems, 8 years is preferred
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with custom integrated flat-cable assemblies with built-in support (Bizlink, Igus)
- Producing the certification documentation for SEMI S2/NFPA79 assessments and working with certification agencies.
Job Conditions: Occasional domestic or international travel may be required.
Physical Demands/Strengths: Prolonged periods of sitting at a computer terminal. Use of keyboard.
Protective Devices Required: In required areas
Compensation: The estimated base pay range for this position is $90,000 to $115,000 per year, depending on qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related factors. This range represents Cohu’s good faith estimate of what it reasonably expects to pay for this role upon hire. This role may also be eligible for other compensation programs as determined by company policy.
Featured benefits
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- 401(k) with company matching contributions
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition assistance
- Disability & life insurance
- Profit Sharing
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- At least 5 years of experience designing complex industrial electrical systems
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa sponsorship now or in the future
- Experience with custom integrated flat-cable assemblies with built-in support, such as BizLink or igus
- Experience producing certification documentation for SEMI S2 and NFPA 79 assessments and working with certification agencies
- At least 8 years of experience designing complex industrial electrical systems
- Experience with electrical CAD tools, preferably Altium
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What We Do
Cohu is a leading supplier of semiconductor test and inspection & metrology handlers, micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) test modules, test contactors, thermal sub-systems and semiconductor automated test equipment used by global semiconductor and electronics manufacturers and semiconductor test subcontractors. Our product portfolio is focused on increasing yield, reducing cost of test, and accelerating time-to-market. Cohu is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: COHU) global company with headquarters in Poway, CA. We have a global footprint with ~3,000 employees. We are the leading supplier of Semiconductor Test and Inspection & Metrology Handlers and Test Contactors. We have market leadership in RF Power Amplifier/Front-End Module Testing.
