Senior Engineer I, Electrical

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Global Engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, optimization, and lifecycle support of electrical and electronic subsystems used in advanced semiconductor capital equipment. This role requires strong technical expertise in electronics design, motion control systems, power electronics, and cross-functional collaboration to drive product innovation and operational excellence.

• Design, develop, enhance, and optimize electrical and electronic subsystems for semiconductor capital equipment, including:
  • Analog, digital, and power electronics circuits
  • Motor driver and power driver systems
  • High-speed, high-precision motion control systems
  • Ultrasonic energy control systems
  • Related hardware and embedded firmware solutions
• Support the full product lifecycle, including:
  • New product development and qualification
  • Manufacturing support and production ramp-up
  • Customer issue resolution and continuous product improvement
  • Electronic component obsolescence (EOL) and supply shortage management
  • Product reliability and quality improvement initiatives
• Conduct system-level analysis, debugging, validation, and performance optimization to ensure designs meet functional, reliability, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Mechanical, Software, Manufacturing, Quality, Field Service, and Supply Chain teams, to deliver robust engineering solutions.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including design specifications, schematics, test reports, and technical reviews.
• Drive Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to implement design improvements and support mass production.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in electrical and electronic system design, development, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of analog, digital, power electronics, and motor driver circuit design, with the ability to develop and validate designs based on system requirements.
• Experience with electronic design automation (EDA) tools and PCB development, including schematic capture and PCB layout (e.g., Altium Designer).
• Knowledge of hardware validation, root cause analysis, and engineering problem-solving methodologies.
• Familiarity with semiconductor equipment, industrial automation systems, motion control systems, or power electronics is highly desirable.
• Self-motivated, independent, and adaptable, with a strong willingness to learn new technologies and work in a dynamic engineering environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across global and cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel on short notice when required to support product development, manufacturing, or customer activities.

Company Overview

Founded in 1951, Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) specialize in developing cutting-edge semiconductor and electronics assembly solutions enabling a smarter and more sustainable future. Ever-growing range of products and services supports growth and facilitates technology transitions across large-scale markets.

Please refer to the website for more details: www.kns.com.

Equal Opportunity

Kulicke & Soffa recruits on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.