Electrical Designer

US-OR-Hillsboro

Full Time

The semiconductor industry is experiencing one of the largest periods of growth and transformation in its history, and Tool Install design sits at the center of it. At SSOE, we design systems that connect some of the world's most advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment to the facilities that power tomorrow's technologies. From tool hookups and utility systems to subfab design, cleanroom modifications, and equipment integration, our work directly impacts the production of next-generation chips used in AI, data centers, autonomous vehicles, consumer electronics, and advanced computing.

Recognized as one of the industry's leading semiconductor design firms, SSOE combines deep technical expertise with a culture built on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Here, you'll work alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering, leverage cutting-edge digital and AI-enabled tools, and contribute to projects that are shaping the future of technology. If you're looking for meaningful work, technical challenges, and a place where your ideas matter, you'll find it at SSOE.

As an Electrical Designer at SSOE, you'll work alongside experienced engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary design teams to develop electrical designs for tool installations, power distribution, cleanroom environments, and facility upgrades that enable next-generation technology manufacturing. In this role, you will be involved in electrical design, focusing on low to medium voltage environments. The ideal candidate possesses experience with distribution panel loading, short circuit analysis, voltage drop calculations, conduit and conductor sizing, and cable tray fills.

You will have access to industry-leading tools, collaborative leadership, and a firm culture consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work. Join us in shaping innovative design-build projects with a relentless commitment to quality, efficiency, and collaborative excellence.

At SSOE, we don't just talk about the future, we build it. As a leader in industry AI adoption, we empower our team to work smarter by providing responsible access to the industry leading AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role. From day one, you'll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows.

• Develop detailed electrical design drawings and technical documentation that support areas such as process equipment installation design packages, tool hookup design, subfab rack and lateral design, and cleanroom and facility modification support.
• Determine conduit, conductor, and wire sizing, meticulously accounting for current loads and environmental variables.
• Assess cable tray fills methodically to guarantee proper cable management, organization, and future scalability.
• Perform detailed short circuit calculations to accurately determine fault currents, select appropriate protective devices, and ensure system safety and reliability.
• Perform precise voltage drop calculations to ensure electrical system stability and compliance with industry standards.
• Ensure all electrical designs strictly adhere to pertinent local, state, and national electrical codes and regulations.
• Apply established electrical design techniques, such as load flow analysis and fault current calculations, and exercise discernment in adapting and modifying design concepts as needed. Uphold quality control by adhering to company and team electrical design standards and industry best practices.
• Will work with other Designers, Sr. Engineers, Project Managers, and other stakeholders on specific assigned objectives, complex features, and aid in deriving possible solutions to unusual problems.
• Foster collaboration, communication, strategy, and support within your team, multidisciplinary groups (Mechanical, Structural, Process/Chemical, Architectural, etc.), and inter-company teams to optimize efficiency, quality, and resource allocation.

• High school diploma or GED is required. An Associate degree in engineering or architectural fields is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD is required. Experience with other tools such as Revit, ETAP, SKM Power Tools, and/or Easy Power is a plus.
• Ability to produce power distribution schematics, panel…