Electrical Engineer (Different level roles available. Senior - Staff)

About the role

Halo Industries, Inc., a pioneer in manufacturing innovation with light-based technologies founded in 2014 at Stanford University, is moving into production phase with significant funding secured in 2024. The company’s proprietary advancements replace traditional processes with novel laser‑based equivalents offering higher quality, lower cost, and enhanced functionality. As operations expand, the Electrical team is seeking motivated engineers with strong fundamentals to join a dynamic R&D environment developing semiconductor capital equipment in close collaboration with software, mechanical, and process engineers. The candidate will act as a system or module owner responsible for specification, design, build, and validation of electrical systems for wafer processing equipment, engaging in full system design with strong ownership from definition through delivery.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Software, Mechanical, and Process Engineers to define system requirements and ensure cross-functional integration of semiconductor capital equipment
• Design electrical power distribution, device I/O control, interlock schemes and interface circuitry
• Create and manage project schedules with strong ownership of deliverables
• Integrate, direct and lead other team members in accomplishing system design, build and test
• Lead design reviews, risk assessments and DFMEA processes within a stage-gate process
• Collaborate with internal and external manufacturing partners to build, refine and release designs
• Build, test, debug prototype machines and subsystems
• Drive methodical multi-disciplinary root cause analysis when necessary
• Elevate the team by sharing your expertise and guiding other team members

Requirements

• BSEE with 3+ years or MSEE with 2+ year experience
• Experience with design of power distribution, I/O control systems, interlocking and motion control
• Experience with electrical tools (Autocad Electrical, Altium, SPICE)
• Proficient driving complex, cross-functional hardware and embedded system issues from root cause to resolution
• Proficient with lab tools (oscilloscope, DVM, logic analyzers, hand tools)
• Strong working knowledge and ability to apply industry standards such as NFPA79 and UL 508A
• Experience with build, test and debug of prototype power panels, PCBAs, cables, I/O systems, computers
• Experience organizing and tracking internal and external resources to accomplish overall goals
• Experience working effectively with PLM and ERP systems to create and manage BOMs, ECOs

Qualifications

• Experience developing semiconductor capital equipment to SEMI S2, S22 standards
• Experience integrating EtherCAT and safety PLC systems
• Experience with industrial computer, OS integration and configuration
• Familiar with equipment risk assessment and hazard analysis (SEMI S10, IEC 62061)
• Analog circuit and FPGA design and modeling experience
• Proficient with mechanical CAD (SolidWorks or similar)
• Experience with test automation and data analysis techniques

Skills

• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Strong technical acumen, communication and presentation skills: capable of engaging in detailed technical discussions while simplifying complex topics for broader audiences

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Free Food & Snacks
• Stock Option Plan
• Short Term & Long Term Disability

Pay

Base salary $123,000 - $209,000