From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality.
Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we are advancing the world.
The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.
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At Silfex, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits that start on your first day of employment.
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Job Description:
Electrical Equipment Design and Reliability Engineer
From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality.
At Silfex, we’re the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible, through our people, we help connect the world.
The successful candidate for this position will become eligible for a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits. To learn more about the benefits Silfex offers for this position check out: https://www.lambenefits.com/
Join our team and help us connect the world and support the technology of the future!
Position Summary
The Electrical Equipment Design and Reliability Engineer will support Silfex internal and external supplier-related equipment development projects with primary ownership of electrical machine design and electrical system reliability. This role will work with suppliers and internal teams to define, design, review, build, test, commission, and improve the electrical systems used on custom semiconductor manufacturing equipment, CNC machines, automation, robotics, tooling, and supporting process equipment.
The position will focus on how the electrical portion of the equipment is designed and built from concept through end of life. The engineer will specify electrical architecture and components, review detailed drawings and control interfaces, validate machine safety and operation, troubleshoot electrical failures, and use equipment performance and failure history to improve designs, preventive maintenance, spare parts, and supplier standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the electrical portion of full machine development cycles from equipment requirements and concept through design, build, factory acceptance testing, installation, commissioning, site acceptance testing, production release, and lifecycle support.
Develop and review electrical system architecture, power distribution, electrical schematics, control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, cable and harness drawings, grounding and shielding plans, I/O lists, bills of material, and electrical interface documentation.
Specify industrial electrical components including disconnects, circuit protection, transformers, power supplies, motors, starters, variable-frequency drives, servo drives, relays, contactors, terminal blocks, sensors, instrumentation, encoders, safety devices, control hardware, and industrial networks.
Define electrical and control interfaces for CNC…