Electrical Manufacturing Engineer

Nova•Fremont, CA

About The Position

Nova’s Operations and Manufacturing team is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with electrical engineering experience to work with production personnel, engineers, and scientists to produce semiconductor metrology equipment. The role is responsible for manufacturing processes for semiconductor metrology capital equipment, product design as it relates to manufacturability and performance to specifications, manufacturing processes and fixturing, and the availability and accuracy of documentation. The position provides leadership within Manufacturing Engineering and Electrical teams, supports new product introduction (NPI) for products and modules, and drives continuous improvement (CIP) of existing products. The role provides technical support to manufacturing, resolves assembly, integration, and final-test issues, and works with suppliers and subcontract manufacturers to qualify capabilities and improve performance. It contributes to electrical design review, electronics test processes and fixtures, power distribution and cabling standards, product validation, inspection processes, work instructions, tooling, and engineering change implementation. The position coordinates cross-functional NPI and project activities and drives improvements in quality, cost, and cycle time. The listed annual pay range is $140,000–$160,000, depending on experience (DOE).

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
At least 3 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in semiconductor metrology, ion/electron beam systems, and/or high-vacuum equipment used in semiconductor capital equipment systems.
Ability to assume responsibility for supply-chain and technical issues involving electronics assemblies.
Experience with Altium or similar software.
Experience with S2/S8, CE EMC, CE Machinery, customer compliance, and QMS systems.
Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical and mechanical systems.
Proficient computer and Windows operating system use, and familiarity with laboratory electronic measurement equipment.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel to perform job functions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Highly organized, with good verbal communication and excellent interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Agile software.

Responsibilities

Provide real-time technical support to manufacturing and resolve assembly, integration, and final-test issues.
Perform root-cause analysis and implement changes through the ECO process.
Provide leadership in internal and external business and technical decision-making.
Understand the supply chain for Nova products and work with suppliers and subcontract manufacturers to qualify them.
Provide supplier audit reports; review manufacturing scope, testing qualifications, and results with suppliers to drive continuous improvement.
Design, analyze, and review electrical engineering designs, including digital and analog aspects of PCBAs.
Develop fixturing and processes for testing electronics, including high-voltage system control modules.
Work with engineering teams to implement design changes that improve manufacturability.
Define power distribution and cabling designs and standards consistent with regulatory requirements.
Implement incremental product design improvements and perform appropriate testing, validation, and production implementation.
Ensure engineering designs and specifications are in place for components, subassemblies, systems, products, and options.
Implement incoming quality control (IQC) processes and fixtures as required.
Implement manufacturing work instructions and tooling to meet customer specifications and company targets.
Implement technical specifications for critical manufacturing steps.
Own documentation quality, including bill-of-material accuracy, drawings, and work instructions.
Drive engineering change request (ECR) and engineering change order (ECO) implementation and process improvements.
Coordinate NPI and related project management activities in cross-functional teams with R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality.
Follow product life cycle (PLC) guidelines and participate in gate reviews.
Drive changes to achieve quality, cost, and cycle-time improvement goals.