Senior Engineer, Electrical & Control Engineering
Entegris · Kulim
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Senior Engineer, Electrical & Control EngineeringJob Description:
The Role
Our company is seeking a Senior Engineer, Electrical and Controls to join our team. The Senior Electrical and Controls Engineer is responsible for leading the electrical hardware design, verification, troubleshooting, supplier coordination and lifecycle support for electrical and electro-mechanical systems used in Ultra High Purity (UHP) gas purification equipment. In this role, you will provide technical direction across product development and manufacturing while working closely with control system designer/software, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers and global engineering teammates.
What You'll Do
- Lead electrical system architecture, design strategy, and technical decision-making for Gas Purification Systems, from concept through production release, sustainment, and customer deployment.
- Design and technically review power distribution, control panels, electrical assemblies, schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, I/O lists, and related engineering documentation and provide recommendations for approval in accordance with applicable document-control requirements.
- Size, select, and qualify electrical components, protection devices, sensors, instrumentation, and control hardware to meet system, safety, reliability, and lifecycle requirements.
- Perform electrical load calculations including load analysis, circuit protection reviews, cable sizing and voltage drop reviews.
- Support thermal control system design and troubleshooting for heater, temperature sensing and over temperature protection applications.
- Apply applicable electrical safety, machinery, semiconductor-equipment, regulatory, and customer requirements throughout design, verification, and product-change activities.
- Develop electrical verification plans, validation protocols, test procedures, and acceptance criteria; evaluate results and support FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup and field-service activities.
- Lead root cause investigations involving electrical hardware, instrumentation, communication systems, thermal systems, and field failures. Define and drive corrective actions to closure.
- Support critical customer escalations and manufacturing issues requiring advanced troubleshooting expertise.
- Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, communication, and control system issues both remotely and on-site.
- Support integration of PLC-based control systems through validation, troubleshooting, diagnostics and commissioning activities.
- Work with component suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure products meet design requirements.
- Lead and coordinate outsourced electrical design and panel-manufacturing activities, including requirements definition, design review, supplier issue resolution, qualification, deliverable acceptance, and verification of conformance.
- Evaluate alternative electrical components and technologies to support business continuity, product lifecycle and cost optimization objectives.
- Generate and maintain BOMs, routings, drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
- Lead assigned electrical engineering workstreams by defining scope, technical deliverables, risks, priorities, timelines, and status updates.
- Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, FMEA activities, and engineering problem-solving efforts.
- Identify and implement improvements in product quality, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and operational efficiency.
- Establish and improve electrical engineering standards, design guidelines, verification practices, and technical best practices.
- Provide technical guidance, design-review support, coaching and mentoring to engineers, designers and manufacturing technicians.
- Drive continuous improvement of electrical engineering standards, design practices, and technical governance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring
- BS Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 7+ years of experience in electrical engineering, industrial controls, automation systems, semiconductor equipment, process equipment, or related industries.
- Strong understanding of electrical system design, power distribution, and industrial control systems.
- Experience creating electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and technical documentation.
- Experience with electrical component selection, circuit protection, cable sizing and electrical calculations.
- Hands-on experience supporting electrical troubleshooting and commissioning activities.
- Working knowledge of relevant electrical design standards and codes such as UL508A, SEMI S2, NFPA, IEC, and CE requirements.
- Experience supporting product builds, FAT, SAT, equipment startup, production commissioning, or field troubleshooting activities.
- Experience managing or coordinating outsourced electrical design, control-panel fabrication, suppliers, panel builders, or contract manufacturing activities.
- Experience using CAD modeling program for electrical design and drafting (SolidWorks and Draftsight preferred)
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, root cause analysis and technical decision making skills.
- Experience working with BOMs, engineering drawings, routings, and product documentation.
- Ability to lead technical workstreams, communicate technical risks and recommendations, and make engineering decisions with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance and influence engineering decisions across cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in semiconductor equipment design and manufacturing (desirable).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and execute within aggressive timelines.
- Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with employees and leadership at all levels of the organization.
Outstanding Candidates Will Have:
- Extensive hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial electrical control panels and automation equipment.
- Strong ownership of electrical designs from concept through manufacturing release and customer deployment.
- Proven ability to support product builds, FAT, commissioning, and troubleshooting in a production environment.
- Experience managing outsourced electrical design, panel fabrication, or contract manufacturing activities.
- Experience leading complex electrical failure investigations and corrective actions.
- Strong documentation and technical writing capability, including drawings, BOMs, test records, and engineering change documentation.
- Experience working in a global engineering environment with cross-site collaboration.
- Expertise in thermal control systems, temperature control applications, instrumentation, and industrial controls.
- Ability to communicate clearly, influence effectively, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and management.
- Demonstrated problem-solving mindset with the ability to drive issues to closure independently.
- Ability to operate with minimal supervision in a fast-paced ramp-up environment.
What We Offer:
At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunities for our employees and promote from within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values.
Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.
- Competitive Contractual and Profit-Sharing Bonuses: Rewarding your hard work and dedication.
- Comprehensive Health Insurance: Tailored packages to meet your individual needs.
- Generous Paid Public Holidays: Enjoy 17 days off to celebrate and relax.
- Empowering PTO Policy: Take the time you need to recharge and come back refreshed.
- Education Assistance: Support for your continuous learning and development.
- Values-Driven Culture: Work with colleagues who embody People, Accountability, Creativity, and Excellence.