Electrical Controls Engineer (Semiconductor)

Location: Fremont, California, United States. Hybrid work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work depending on the role and business needs.

Base salary: $110,621.72–$149,664.68 USD per year, plus eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

Company

hirify.global provides robotics, integrated automation systems, vacuum systems, and contamination-control solutions for semiconductor manufacturing.

What you will do

• Develop next-generation electrical controls solutions for semiconductor automation equipment.
• Support electrical drive designs, analyze motor applications, and tune servo controls.
• Design motion-control algorithms using robot dynamics, kinematics, system modeling, digital filtering, and control theory.
• Characterize robot performance, stability, throughput, payload vibration, and motor temperature.
• Perform design verification testing, software configuration, documentation, and product release activities.
• Collaborate with mechanical and software engineers on complete product solutions and investigate field or manufacturing issues.

Requirements

• BSEE with 4+ years of experience or MSEE with 2+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of control theory, dynamic systems, robotics theory, and vibration analysis.
• Experience with FOC and BLDC controls and strong knowledge of motors, actuators, sensors, electronics, and microcontrollers.
• Competency in MATLAB, SPICE modeling and analysis, component selection, and datasheet interpretation.
• Experience prototyping and debugging circuits in a laboratory using standard lab equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, technical communication, and presentation skills; occasional travel under 5%.

Nice to have

• MATLAB control toolboxes and object-oriented programming experience.
• Competency in Altium.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative engineering environment with learning, cross-training, design reviews, and customer focus.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Company-paid holidays and flexible vacation for exempt employees.
• U.S. employment eligibility is confirmed through E-Verify.