Senior Electrical Engineer - Sustaining (DH)

Job Title: Senior Sustaining Engineer
Location: Scotts Valley, CA
Pay: $110,000–$135,000/year

About the job:

As a Senior Sustaining Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving the performance, reliability, and optimization of advanced electronic control systems and I/O equipment used in semiconductor processing. You will focus on post-development activities such as troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and technical support, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product excellence and smooth transitions from pilot to volume suppliers.

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.

• Has 5+ years of experience in sustaining engineering, preferably with complex electronic products in the semiconductor industry.

• Possesses expertise in electronic control systems, I/O interfaces, and semiconductor processing technologies.

• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, including experience with Six Sigma, 8D, or similar methodologies.

• Has hands-on experience with analog and digital design tools such as Orcad/Allegro, PCAD, and Altium.

• Understands industry standards and regulations (e.g., SEMI standards, UL certifications).

• Has excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.

• Is self-motivated, able to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

What you'll do:

• Serve as a technical expert for volume suppliers, providing advanced troubleshooting and support.

• Validate and transition volume suppliers after feasibility testing with pilot suppliers.

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to enhance product reliability.

• Design and optimize electronic control solutions using industry-standard tools.

• Maintain and improve technical documentation for troubleshooting and compliance.

• Lead firmware updates and design changes, ensuring adherence to quality standards.

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to facilitate seamless product rollouts.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and reduce failures.