Senior R&D Electrical, Electronic Hardware Design Engineer

Senior R&D Electrical, Electronic Hardware Design Engineer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and design electrical circuit, panel layout, power contribution unit (PDU) 1-phase/3-phase system, including EMC/EMI filtering and safety interlock circuits for semiconductor R&D equipment.
• Integrate motion control hardware (servo/linear drives, encoders, actuators) for high precision and accuracy on overall machine system design.
• Knowledge in motion control system is preferable.
• Prepare BOM, electrical schematic layout drawings, test procedure, installation manual and other design documents for design traceability.
• Hardware component selection based on thorough understanding of product functionality, application and customer specification.

• Ensure system designs meet SEMI S2/S8/F47/E10 and familiar with CE, UL, IEC standards are highly desirable.
• Execute FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis) on high-power circuits to suit for cleanroom environment operation.
• Lead for CE/TUV certification and ensure equipment design compliance with industrial SEMI standard.

• Support troubleshooting and debugging for any HW and motion-related issue on equipment.
• Experienced to utilise oscilloscopes VNAs, spectrum analysers and other tools to resolve any technical problem.
• Stay abreast of industry trend and technology advancements to ensure our product remains at competitive edge.
• Will travel occasionally to support customer on-site commissioning for first equipment for FAT/SAT completion.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (MECH, SW, PROCESS) throughout engineering design process for installation, wiring, motion tuning and troubleshooting.
• Support and lead assemblyman in transitioning cable harness drawings and panel layouts.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Deep understanding of Industrial Controls Application (PLCs, safety relays, 24V logic, 480VAC).
• Proficiency in high temp/high power PCB schematic design and PCB layout (plus).
• Experience with Vacuum Systems (valve control, turbo pump interfacing).
• Familiarity with comm protocols: EtherCAT/TwinCAT, SECS/GEM, etc. (plus).
• Working knowledge of Thermal Management (PID control of heaters/cooling application) – preferable.
• Experienced to work under cleanroom environment.
• Ability to read complex electrical schematics and I/O diagrams.
• Systematic root-cause analysis methodology (8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys).