Electrical Engineer 3 - US-OR-Tualatin (1034), United States
Originally posted 29 September 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This role involves designing and developing electronic solutions for advanced applications within the WET Product Group, supporting Sabre 3D and Sabre products.
What you'll do
- Design and develop electrical systems, sub-systems, and/or solutions, applying engineering methods.
- Contribute to research and development efforts by collecting and analyzing data to improve electrical system designs.
- Develop functional specifications for electrical/electro-mechanical systems, cabling, and sensors.
- Perform hands-on test and validation utilizing lab equipment to characterize the performance of electrical/electro-mechanical systems.
- Prepare high-quality reports and technical presentations to communicate design intent, analysis, and results in design reviews.
- Own specific design projects focused on improving Engineering Department Quality performance and driving engineering solutions for quality issues.
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 3+ years; or equivalent work experience.
- Hands-on experience in electronic circuit design (analog, digital), signal and controls theory, development and associated electrical board design, troubleshooting, and validation.
- Solid understanding of AC/DC Power distribution systems.
- In-depth system level understanding of Electrical architecture, system integration, and applications.
- Excellent working knowledge in Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and low voltage circuit design for power and control applications.
- Expertise in application of power and controls technologies for systems automation.
- Knowledgeable in CAD tools for circuit design and simulation (e.g., PCAD, ORCAD, ZUKEN, AutoCAD, Spice, ADS, HFSS).
Nice to have
- Working knowledge of applicable electrical safety standards and regulatory requirements for industrial equipment, such as NFPA 70/NEC, NFPA 79, UL, CE, SEMI, or IEC standards.
- Familiar with design for serviceability, manufacturability, and reliability.
- Highly proficient at troubleshooting systems with tools like network sniffers, protocol analyzers, and tool logs.
- Experience in troubleshooting with problem-solving techniques such as 5 Whys, 8D, fishbone analysis.
- Experience in the semiconductor industry or related industries (industrial, automotive, military).
- Knowledge of program management methods and experience in Product Development & Release (PDR) procedures.
Skills: electrical systems, electronic circuit design, PCB, power and control applications, CAD tools
This role has been open 16 days — well below the 53-day median for Semiconductor Equipment Engineering roles.
Semiconductor Equipment Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
3784
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Median days open
53 d
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Median salary
$126k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Lam Research | All employers we track in this specialty (3784 roles · 83 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 560 | 3784 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 791 | 9907 · 109 employers |
| Median days open | 42 d | 53 d (−11 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $126k |
Skills observed across this category: electrical systems, electronic circuit design, PCB, power and control applications, CAD tools
Who's hiring in this category
- Applied Materials · 617 open roles · median 53 d
- Lam Research (this employer) · 558 open roles · median 42 d
- Micron Technology · 281 open roles · median 43 d
- KLA Corporation · 245 open roles · median 67 d
- ASML · 193 open roles · median 70 d
- ASM International · 160 open roles · median 84 d
How we counted: 3784 open Semiconductor Equipment Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 83 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 16 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.