Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:
Electrical Design
Develop electrical schematics, cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and related documentation using Zuken E3.
Design wiring solutions for complex industrial equipment following established engineering standards.
Select connectors, terminals, wire types, cable protection, and standard electrical components.
Design high-flex cable systems and e-chain routing for moving assemblies.
Support prototype builds and production by resolving electrical documentation issues.
Engineering Documentation
Create and maintain accurate electrical documentation in Zuken E3.
Generate wire lists, cable schedules, connector tables, harness drawings, labels, and related manufacturing documentation.
Create, structure and maintain BOMs in the Company’s ORACLE database in align with mechanical engineering team.
Maintain documentation throughout the product lifecycle, including Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
Ensure released documentation is complete, accurate, and consistent with company standards.
Engineering Support
Support prototype assembly and manufacturing by answering electrical documentation questions.
Work closely with mechanical, firmware, manufacturing, and systems engineers to resolve integration issues.
Participate in electrical design reviews.
Resolve assigned engineering issues in a timely manner.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Education/Training: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
- Experience: This position requires a minimum of 3–5 years of industrial electrical design experience, experience with Zuken E3 is required, experience with Altium Designer, AutoCAD, or DraftSight is desirable.
- Skills/Technical Requirements:
- Industrial wiring and cable assembly.
- Harness design and connector selection.
- High-flex cable systems and e-chain applications.
- Industrial electrical documentation.
- Basic AC/DC power distribution and industrial control components.
- Electrical drafting practices.
- Desired Personal Attributes
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality.
- Highly organized with strong documentation skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Proactive in identifying issues and driving tasks to completion.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Takes ownership of assigned work and consistently follows through on commitments.
- Willing to learn new technologies and continuously improve engineering knowledge.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field
- 3-5 years of industrial electrical design experience
- Experience with Zuken E3
- Experience with Altium Designer
- Experience with AutoCAD or DraftSight
- Create and maintain BOMs in Oracle
- Industrial wiring and cable assembly experience
- Harness design and connector selection
- High-flex cable systems and e-chain routing experience
- Industrial electrical documentation and electrical drafting practices
- Basic AC/DC power distribution and industrial control components knowledge
- Experience maintaining documentation through ECOs and product lifecycle
- Strong communication, organization, self-motivation, and teamwork
Cohu, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A company-sponsored 401(k) with employer matching contributions is described in filings, supporting long-term savings. Company materials also highlight retirement programs as part of a comprehensive package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a discounted lookback feature is outlined, expanding access to ownership. This structure can enhance total rewards value beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Company materials outline robust paid time off programs and parental leave for all new parents. Time-off programs are presented as part of a comprehensive, globally relevant benefits suite.
Cohu, Inc. Insights
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.
