Electrical Program Lead Engineer

As an Electrical program lead engineer, you will serve as the system‑level technical authority for electrical and controls architecture of wafer fabrication equipment. This role owns end‑to‑end electrical, controls, and system engineering responsibility for assigned tool sub‑modules and platforms, defining architecture, interfaces, Theory of Operation, and integration strategy from concept through high‑volume manufacturing and field support.

Executes and owns Electrical Engineering technical assignments, projects with primary focus on designing, developing, modifying Power distribution and Control Panels.

Proficiency in assessing loading, performing SCCR calculations, thermal calculations, wire sizing, busbar designs, switchgear selection, etc. for power boxes and panels

Define system level bring up and verification strategy including power up/down sequences, interlock validation, controls & safety behavior verification

Proficient in Electrical/Electronic Circuit concept design & development with safety interlocks & various circuit analyses. (Circuit analyses include De-rating & Stress analysis, Power analysis & Logic compatibility analysis etc.)

Expert level knowledge of Engineering change management, Obsolescence management & problem-solving skills

Owns digital I/O, analog I/O mapping, Drives, RS485, EtherCAT. Ensure noise immunity, grounding, shielding & EMC robustness.

Proficiency in solenoid driver circuits, surge suppressions, drive protections, also Experience in motion controls, drives, encoders, safety interlocks, tuning procedures and debugging

Proficiency in working with PLC programming Beckhoff or similar and SCADA

Proficiency in PCBA design skills with CID+ certification

Familiar with standards like – S22, S2, S8, UL 508, IEC 60947, NFPA79

Experience in setting up equipment for experimentation / testing in laboratory environment, setting up safe practices.

Basic understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic control systems is added advantage

Expert level in defining and design instrumentation architecture – Temperature, pressure, flow, proximity, position and safety sensors.

Experience in Semiconductor Wafer Fab Equipment (WFE) domain.

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

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Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

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