Electrical Engineer Job Gloucester area,Massachusetts USA,Engineering

Role:
Electrical Engineer

Location:
Gloucester, MA

Job Description:

We're seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support design, engineering change control, and build activities for complex semiconductor capital equipment. The role demands hands-on ownership of cable harness design, schematic development, documentation, and cross-functional coordination through formal change processes (ECO/ECN/VPR/QN).

Key Responsibilities

Design & Documentation
- Develop and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable harness designs using Pro/ENGINEER (Pro-E/Creo).
- Create and maintain BOMs, part lists, and drawing packages; ensure drawing readability and GD&T awareness for electrical interfaces.
- Review, interpret, and redline engineering drawings;
Change Control & Configuration Management
- Initiate and process ECO (Engineering Change Orders), ECN (Engineering Change Notices), VPR (Vendor Part Requests/Reviews), and QN (Quality Notifications) within Agile PLM and Windchill.
Manufacturing & Onsite Support
- Provide onsite build support for semiconductor equipment-troubleshoot wiring issues, connector pinouts, interlocks, and power distribution.
- Collaborate with assembly teams to resolve design-for-manufacture (DFM) and design-for-service (DFS) concerns.
Quality & Problem Solving
- Lead root cause analysis using structured problem-solving (8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys) and implement robust corrective/preventive actions.
- Address QNs, drive closure with measurable effectiveness; improve harness reliability and EMI/EMC performance where applicable.

Required Skills & Tools

Electrical Design:
Cable harnessing, wire routing, connector selection, grounding, shielding, safety interlocks.
Schematics & CAD:
Pro-E/Creo for schematics and harness drawings; familiarity with ECAD-MCAD collaboration.
PLM & PDM:
Agile PLM and Windchill for change control, releases, and configuration management.
Change Processes:
Hands-on with ECO, ECN, VPR, QN workflows.
Documentation:
Strong drawing reading, redlining, revision control, and release practices.
Problem Solving:
Proven track record of resolving build issues quickly and permanently;
Communication:
Clear, concise communication with shopfloor teams and engineering stakeholders.

Nice-to-Have:

Experience with semiconductor equipment (vacuum systems, gas boxes, RF/power distribution, motion control).
Exposure to EMC/EMI, safety standards (e.g., UL/CE), and industrial connectors
Knowledge of DFM/DFS, Lean manufacturing, and design validation processes.
Vendor interaction for harness manufacturing and first article inspection (FAI).

Behavioral

Competencies:

Ownership & accountability for deliverables and release quality.
Attention to detail with strong configuration discipline.
Onsite agility-hands-on, collaborative, and proactive.
Structured problem solving and continuous improvement mindset.