Electrical Engineer – Level 4

Silfex, Inc. - A Division of Lam Research Corporation

. Lead the electrical portion of full machine development cycles from requirements and concept through design, build, factory acceptance testing, installation, commissioning, site acceptance testing, production release, and lifecycle support .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeSpringfield • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical design and development for industrial equipment, including proficiency in creating and reviewing electrical schematics, control systems, and compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to lead projects from concept through production, ensuring reliability, safety, and quality in complex manufacturing environments.

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Electrical Design EngineeringIndustrial Power DistributionPLC-Controlled EquipmentFMEA and Risk AssessmentElectrical CAD Software

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Hard Skills

Electrical System ArchitectureWiring DiagramsControl Panel LayoutsElectrical Design CalculationsElectrical Test EquipmentCNC SystemsServo Motion SystemsMachine VisionRoot Cause AnalysisPreventive Maintenance

Soft Skills

Project ManagementTechnical WritingCommunication SkillsSelf-MotivatedTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Electrical CAD SoftwareManufacturing SoftwareStatistical SoftwareDiagnostic ToolsMeasurement Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Reliability EngineerFunctional Safety CertificationProfessional Engineer LicenseUL 508A Training

Industry Keywords

NFPA 70NFPA 79UL 508AIEC 60204-1ISO 13849Automation SystemsHigh-Precision ManufacturingSemiconductor EquipmentCNC EquipmentLean Manufacturing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the electrical portion of full machine development cycles from requirements and concept through design, build, factory acceptance testing, installation, commissioning, site acceptance testing, production release, and lifecycle support
Develop and review electrical system architecture, power distribution, schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, cable and harness drawings, grounding and shielding plans, I/O lists, bills of material, and interface documentation
Specify industrial electrical components and define electrical and control interfaces for CNC systems, PLCs, HMIs, robotics, servo motion, machine vision, metrology, vacuum systems, coolant systems, process skids, and facility connections
Perform and document electrical design calculations including connected load, conductor sizing, overcurrent protection, short-circuit considerations, panel heat load, voltage drop, motor and drive sizing, power supply loading, and component derating
Review supplier electrical designs and lead electrical design reviews, tracking technical actions through closure
Develop electrical requirements and acceptance criteria for equipment specifications, RFQs, supplier statements of work, design reviews, FATs, and SATs
Lead or support DFMEA, equipment FMEA, fault-tree analysis, risk assessments, component criticality reviews, and failure trend analysis
Develop and execute electrical test and validation plans, including inspection, power-up, I/O checkout, safety validation, alarm and interlock testing, control sequence testing, network verification, and endurance testing
Investigate electrical and controls-related equipment failures using schematics, measurement tools, PLC and drive diagnostics, alarm histories, maintenance records, and root-cause methods
Lead corrective actions for significant or repeat failures and incorporate solutions into drawings, bills of material, programs, standards, maintenance plans, and spare-parts lists
Track electrical reliability metrics including downtime, failure frequency, MTBF, MTTR, repeat failure rate, component life, equipment availability, and maintenance effectiveness
Develop reliability strategies covering preventive and predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, inspection requirements, replacement intervals, critical spares, and obsolescence planning
Create and maintain electrical equipment documentation, including as-built drawings, device settings, I/O lists, wire and cable schedules, network drawings, test records, backups, change records, troubleshooting guides, and recommended spare parts
Support installation, electrical checkout, debugging, startup, commissioning, training, and production ramp at Silfex and supplier locations
Provide hands-on technical support for complex electrical issues requiring machine evaluation, testing, or supplier coordination
Manage domestic and international suppliers and coordinate with mechanical design, controls/software, manufacturing engineering, maintenance, EHS, quality, operations, supply chain, facilities, and suppliers
Manage multiple concurrent equipment projects focused on electrical design quality, safety, cost, delivery, reliability, maintainability, and long-term supportability
Promote workplace safety, continuous improvement, lean manufacturing concepts, and 5S

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with a minimum of 8 years of hands-on equipment design experience; or a Master’s degree in a related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of hands-on equipment design experience
Proven ability to take industrial equipment electrical design from concept through detailed design, supplier build, test, installation, commissioning, and production support
Advanced ability to create, read, and review industrial electrical schematics, control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, cable drawings, I/O lists, electrical bills of material, and machine interface documentation
Strong knowledge of industrial power distribution, branch circuits, motor circuits, variable-frequency drives, servo systems, PLC hardware, HMI hardware, machine safety circuits, sensors, instrumentation, grounding, shielding, and electrical noise control
Experience specifying and applying electrical components based on voltage, current, load, duty cycle, environmental conditions, heat, contamination, expected life, safety, reliability, serviceability, availability, and total cost of ownership
Working knowledge of electrical CAD or ECAD software used to develop machine electrical drawings and documentation
Experience with PLC-controlled equipment, CNC controllers, industrial communication networks, motion control, robotics, and automated manufacturing systems
Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems at component, circuit, panel, subsystem, communication, and complete-machine levels
Experience using electrical test equipment and diagnostic tools safely and effectively in industrial equipment environments
Knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 79, UL 508A, IEC 60204-1, and ISO 13849
Knowledge of FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA, MTBF, MTTR, fault-tree analysis, root cause analysis, risk assessment, failure trend analysis, and corrective action
Experience developing electrical preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, spare-parts, component lifecycle, and obsolescence plans
Experience performing supplier design reviews and supporting factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, equipment startup, and production ramp
Strong work ethic, self-motivated, and committed to high standards of quality and accountability
Comfortable working in design and hands-on equipment build, test, and production environments
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage project timelines, technical risks, and budgets
Strong project management, organizational, technical writing, and communication skills
Ability to travel up to 10% both domestic and international
Ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheets, email, manufacturing software, electrical design software, and statistical software
Preferred: 10+ years designing electrical portions of custom machines, automation systems, CNC equipment, semiconductor equipment, or complex manufacturing equipment
Preferred experience in semiconductor, precision machining, silicon, ceramics, grinding, lapping, polishing, cleaning, metrology, robotics, or high-precision manufacturing
Preferred experience with CNC machine tools, Siemens or FANUC controls, PLC ladder logic, servo motion systems, industrial robots, machine vision, probing, laser measurement, and automated material handling
Preferred Certified Reliability Engineer, functional safety certification, UL 508A training, Professional Engineer license, or similar credential

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive set of outstanding benefits beginning on the first day of employment
Benefits information available at Lam Benefits