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Electrical Engineer

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Therm-X, California · Hayward, CA

Full-Time Principal RF
Posted
3d ago
Category
Manufacturing
Experience
Principal
Country
United States
Therm-x of California is the leading manufacturer for Advanced Temperature and Control Systems for Hi-Technology industries. We have been in business for over 30 years and have a diverse customer base. We offer competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package.

We are seeking an Electrical Engineers to design, develop, and support industrial electrical and control systems used in advanced manufacturing and test environments. The Electrical Engineer works collaboratively within cross-functional teams, applies sound engineering judgment, and supports both new product development and sustaining engineering efforts. This position operates with moderate supervision and can independently execute designs, support manufacturing, and contribute to continuous product improvement.

Responsibilities and duties;


Design, review, and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, and bills of materials (BOM)

Evaluate designs for functionality, safety, compliance, and manufacturability

Participate in R&D efforts, including hands-on prototyping, testing, and validation of new concepts

Perform electrical testing using standard measurement equipment (multimeters, LCR meters, impedance analyzers, spectrum analyzers)

Develop and support industrial control panels and electrical test systems

Provide engineering support to Manufacturing Engineering, including OMS documentation such as:

Manufacturing process flow diagrams

BOMs

Work instructions


Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues during development and production

Perform hands-on wiring, panel assembly, and prototyping independently or with team members

Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and test teams to support product release and lifecycle improvements


Qualifications and Skills


Core Electrical Engineering Fundamentals

Strong foundation in electrical engineering fundamentals

Ability to read, interpret, and create electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

Proficiency with electrical CAD tools; Autodesk Electrical preferred

Comfortable using hand tools for wiring, assembly, and prototyping

Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Proficient with MS Project



Industrial Control Panels & UL508A (NITW)


Experience designing industrial control panels compliant with UL508A standards

Familiarity with UL508A.NITW Industrial Control Panel requirements

Create and maintain general specifications for industrial control panels and electrical test systems

Develop panel layouts, wiring diagrams, labeling schemes, and BOMs aligned with UL508A

Support UL compliance efforts, including documentation, design reviews, and test readiness

Partner with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure compliance, safety, and functional performance




PLC & HMI / GUI Programming


Experience with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent platforms)

Experience developing and modifying HMI / GUI interfaces for industrial equipment and test systems

Integrate PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and safety devices into complete control systems

Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems in development and manufacturing environments




Education & Experience


BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience

Demonstrated experience supporting industrial electrical or control systems

Ability to work independently on well-defined problems and contribute to more complex system-level designs




Preferred Skills


RF design and testing experience

Familiarity with RF filters and RF products used in semiconductor manufacturing

Experience with high-power RF systems and thermal control systems

3D modeling experience

Experience with Autodesk Vault or other Vault PDM systems

Engineering project management skills, including:

Development of block and flow diagrams

Creation and maintenance of Gantt charts and schedules

Basic cost estimating and budget awareness

Prototype development, build coordination, and iteration support





Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be in a stationary position; move within the facilities, constantly operate machining equipment and tools, inspect surroundings and equipment, occasionally ascends/descends a ladder, communicate with others, detect odors, and transport equipment up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment: high noise level associated with a manufacturing facility
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