Senior Electrical Engineer

Overview

The role of Senior Electrical Engineer involves a combination of working independently and contributing as a key design team member toward successful development of machine tools and automated wafer processing equipment. This role requires either a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 10 years of relevant experience in power management and control systems for machine tools.

The preferred candidate should be detail oriented, have excellent problem-solving skills, and be capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Some international and domestic travel will likely be required.

• Design, specify, and oversee implementation of electrical systems for Lapmaster wafer processing equipment (including panel layouts, schematics and other documentation as needed)
• Work with engineering teams to design and implement electrical systems that meet design goals for current products as well as prototype systems in development
• Ensure that products meet applicable requirements for electrical codes and standards, including Semi S2/S8 and/or CE certification when applicable
• Provide electrical system troubleshooting and problem solving as needed
• Guide improvements to existing electrical designs by reducing cost and improving reliability
• Use safe work practices at all times. Identify potential safety hazards and take prompt action to address them.
• Coordinate cross-functionally to ensure projects meet business objectives and compliance standards.
• Assist with equipment installation, startup, and resolution of customer issues when needed, either at the customer site or via virtual means.
• Other duties as may be reasonably assigned

• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering (or BSEE with 10+ years of relevant experience)
• 3+ years of relevant experience with modern standards and control systems for industrial machine tools or automated semiconductor process equipment
• Previous experience with writing PLC software on Beckhoff, Siemens, or Allen Bradley control systems is preferred but not required
• Strong communication skills are a must
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work
• Fluent in English (both verbal and written)
• Computer literate and proficient in use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Power point, Excel)
• US citizenship or permanent resident status is strongly preferred

• Full-time Position
• Pay Category:
  Exempt (salaried)
• Work Location:
  
  Primarily in Mount Prospect, IL
• Travel:
  Occasional domestic travel is likely and possibly some international travel as well
• Reports to:
  
  EVP of Technology
• Direct reports:
  None anticipated, but may be called upon to oversee less experienced engineers or technicians for the duration of some projects when appropriate

Lapmaster International, LLC is a leading international precision machine tool builder headquartered in Chicago’s Northwest suburbs near O’Hare Airport. Our diverse team works with a broad variety of industries and technologies. Our technical expertise includes Motion Control, Robotics, Automation, Machine Design, and Application Engineering. Our customers include small, mid-sized and Fortune 100 companies in a variety of industries including Automotive, Aerospace, Semiconductor, Electronics, Bearings, Optics/Electro-optics, Pumps, Valves, Compressors, and Medical Devices.

Our business model is to utilize leading technologies and exceptional engineering talent coupled with outstanding customer service to solve manufacturing and precision machining problems.

Since 1948, industry has relied on Lapmaster to solve the most challenging precision surfacing problems. With over 60 years of experience, Lapmaster has a proven history of successfully developing cost effective processing solutions for virtually any application requiring precision sizing, flatness, parallelism, roundness, straightness, or surface finish. Lapmaster serves the Fine Grinding, Advanced Materials, Precision Optics, Bore Honing and Finishing, Lapping/Polishing and Metallographic markets through an expanding network of sales and services…