Electrical Engineer 4

Job Title: Electrical Engineer 4

Location: Fremont, CA

Employment Type: Contract

Industry: Semiconductor

Compensation: $96.32/ hour

About the Opportunity:

Join a highly innovative engineering team developing advanced semiconductor equipment and electrical systems. In this role, you'll support system-level electrical design, troubleshooting, product improvements, and new product development while collaborating closely with mechanical, software, and manufacturing engineering teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, driving design improvements, and owning projects from concept through production release.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Work on cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment
• Partner with multidisciplinary engineering teams on high-impact projects
• Tackle complex electrical design and field support challenges
• Influence product improvements across the entire product lifecycle
• Long-term contract opportunity with exposure to advanced technologies

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

If you enjoy investigating technical problems, designing robust electrical systems, and bringing innovative solutions to life, this role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on industry-leading semiconductor equipment used worldwide.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

TODAY

What You'll Do:

• Design and modify electrical power, I/O, and cable harness systems for semiconductor equipment
• Develop and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation
• Design, prototype, debug, and support printed circuit boards (PCBs)
• Evaluate and qualify replacement components for obsolete or end-of-life parts
• Investigate and resolve field-reported electrical issues through root cause analysis
• Perform design reviews and ensure electrical drawings meet release requirements
• Partner with mechanical and software engineers to develop integrated solutions
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and product documentation within PLM systems
• Support production releases and engineering change activities

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in large-scale electrical system design
• 3+ years of experience designing cable assemblies and wire harnesses
• 3+ years of experience in PCB design, layout support, bring-up, and debugging
• 3+ years of experience supporting power distribution systems, controls, or industrial equipment

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience with large-scale system architectures involving analog circuits, digital controls, EtherCAT networks, AC heaters, thermocouples, and RTDs
• Experience working with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and BOM management tools
• PCB schematic capture experience using OrCAD or similar design tools
• Experience with EtherCAT communication systems
• Knowledge of 208VAC/480VAC power distribution, breakers, contactors, and control enclosures
• Familiarity with SEMI S2, SEMI S22, NFPA 70, NFPA 79, or similar industrial safety standards
• Experience designing 24VDC analog and digital I/O systems
• Strong troubleshooting mindset with the ability to independently identify technical solutions
• Excellent presentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment

Additional Information:

• Position is fully onsite in Fremont, CA
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM PST
• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check
• Occasional overtime may be required based on project demands
• Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
• Top desired skills include:
  • Cable and harness design and prototyping
  • PCB design, layout, bring-up, and debugging
  • Three-phase AC power distribution design and troubleshooting

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.