Senior Electrical Engineer - Sustaining (DH) - Slingshot Connections : Job Details

Scotts Valley, CA Order: 1695988 Order Type : DirectHire Job Title: Senior Sustaining Engineer Location: Scotts Valley, CA Pay: $110,000-$135,000/year About the job: As a Senior Sustaining Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving the performance, reliability, and optimization of advanced electronic control systems and I/O equipment used in semiconductor processing. You will focus on post-development activities such as troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and technical support, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product excellence and smooth transitions from pilot to volume suppliers. We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
• Has 5+ years of experience in sustaining engineering, preferably with complex electronic products in the semiconductor industry.
• Possesses expertise in electronic control systems, I/O interfaces, and semiconductor processing technologies.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, including experience with Six Sigma, 8D, or similar methodologies.
• Has hands-on experience with analog and digital design tools such as Orcad/Allegro, PCAD, and Altium.
• Understands industry standards and regulations (e.g., SEMI standards, UL certifications).
• Has excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Is self-motivated, able to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Serve as a technical expert for volume suppliers, providing advanced troubleshooting and support.
• Validate and transition volume suppliers after feasibility testing with pilot suppliers.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to enhance product reliability.
• Design and optimize electronic control solutions using industry-standard tools.
• Maintain and improve technical documentation for troubleshooting and compliance.
• Lead firmware updates and design changes, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to facilitate seamless product rollouts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and reduce failures.