Electrical Engineer

Hitachi•Pleasanton, CA

1d•$125,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Electrical Engineer Company: Hitachi Particle Engineering and Services, Inc. Department: Manufacturing Location: Pleasanton, CA Status: Regular, Full-Time Summary: Hitachi Particle Engineering and Services, Inc. is the world's leading commercial supplier of ion linear accelerator systems. We specialize in the development, production, installation and servicing of low-cost compact ion linear accelerators (linacs) using radiofrequency quadrupole (RFQ) linac and drift-tube linac (DTL) technology. Our company is dedicated to using this position of leadership to provide the highest quality and most reliable commercial ion linac systems to meet the needs of customers in medical, industrial, and research applications. Position Summary: Under limited supervision, the Electrical Engineer at Hitachi Particle Engineering and Services (HPES) is responsible for leading major engineering projects or multiple smaller projects involving LINAC systems. This role includes the design, development, and troubleshooting of complex electronic and control systems from existing design through production and testing. The engineer ensures timely and cost-effective delivery of high-performance systems, with expertise in RF power (425MHz), high voltage (100V – 30kV), instrumentation, and control systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree/Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
7+ years in analog/digital circuit design, power supply, vacuum controls, and EMI/EMP troubleshooting.
Proficiency in MS Office.
High-level analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in office and lab environments.

Nice To Haves

Altium experience is preferred
SPICE tools experience is desirable.
Experience at accelerator facilities, especially within HPES, is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and document electrical systems tailored to customer requirements.
Manage project timelines and coordinate with HPES manufacturing teams.
Develop structured electrical designs, especially for high voltage and RF systems.
Create procedures for design, testing, documentation, and configuration control.
Program or support programming LINAC control software or test equipment using LabVIEW or other software.
Support installation, startup, servicing, and modification of systems at customer sites.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues using sound engineering principles.
Develop and modify control system software and hardware specifications.
Interface with internal teams and external customers to enhance product features.
Ensure quality and performance standards through rigorous testing and reviews.
Collaborate with other teams such as Manufacturing, Quality, and Field Service to improve integration and reliability.
Provide technical support with RF tuning, potentially training others
Estimate time and resources for project tasks.
Review the existing circuitry and make proper revisions or corrections, if required.
Perform additional duties as assigned.