About this role
Senior Electrical Engineer We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the electrical architecture and detailed design of complex vacuum process equipment from concept through manufacturing release. In this role, you will translate customer, product, and regulatory requirements into robust electrical solutions while balancing performance, safety, cost, and manufacturability. You’ll play a key leadership role in designing integrated systems, mentoring engineers, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver high-quality, cutting-edge equipment.
Key Responsibilities System Design & Architecture
• Lead electrical architecture and detailed design from concept through manufacturing release • Translate cross-functional requirements into clear, effective electrical specifications • Design and release: • Electrical schematics • Control panel layouts • Electrical assemblies and documentation
• Integrate: • Power supplies • Motion systems & controllers • Robotics • Sensors and control hardware
Technical Leadership & Problem Solving
• Drive technical direction through design reviews and engineering decisions • Perform advanced root cause analysis across development, manufacturing, and field systems • Mentor junior engineers and elevate overall team design standards • Influence cross-functional decisions without direct authority System Integration & Collaboration
• Partner with Mechanical, Software, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Field Service teams • Ensure seamless system integration, build, and installation • Support product and marketing stakeholders with technical insights Testing & Validation
• Plan and execute electrical testing and design of experiments (DOE) • Analyze test data and provide actionable design recommendations Compliance & Standards
• Design in alignment with: • CE • UL • TUV • RoHS
• Support design-for-compliance best practices Continuous Improvement
• Address component obsolescence and maintain long-term product support • Contribute to improvements in electrical engineering processes, tools, and standards
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering + 5+ years of capital equipment experience • OR • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering + 4+ years of relevant experience
Core Expertise
• Ownership of electrical design for complex electro-mechanical systems • Proficiency with: • AutoCAD Electrical or similar ECAD tools
• Strong background in: • Analog and digital circuit design • Schematic development and release
Technical Skills
• Hands-on debugging using: • Oscilloscopes • Logic analyzers
• Experience integrating: • Power supplies • PLCs • Motion controllers
• PLC control panel / cabinet design for industrial equipment • High-voltage electrical design (primarily digital systems) • Ability to resolve component and design obsolescence
Domain Knowledge
• Industrial machinery / capital equipment design • Exposure to: • Vacuum systems • Robotics • Motion control systems
• Familiarity with compliance standards (CE, UL, TUV, RoHS)
Soft Skills
• Strong technical communication and documentation skills • Ability to distill complex concepts for diverse audiences • Proven cross-functional collaboration and leadership
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with microcontroller-based design • background in semiconductor or advanced capital equipment • Exposure to both analog and digital motion control • Participation in structured design reviews • Strong DOE and test planning experience
Nice-to-Have Industry Experience
• Semiconductor process equipment, including: • Laser annealing • Ion beam deposition & etch • Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) • Single wafer etch & clean • Lithography systems
Work Environment
• On-site role within an engineering and manufacturing environment • Primary work in a professional office setting with access to labs and test equipment • Highly collaborative, team-oriented culture • Regular interaction across engineering, manufacturing, and product teams • Exposure to cutting-edge semiconductor equipment technologies
Why Join Us
• Work on advanced, innovative semiconductor technologies • Lead impactful engineering projects end-to-end • Collaborate with a high-performing, cross-functional team • Influence next-generation equipment design and performance Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Plainview, NY. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $128000.00 - $162000.00/yr.• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Commuter Benefits
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Remediation
• Emergency Travel Assistance Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Plainview,NY. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 2026.About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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