Halo Industries

SiC wafers for high-voltage power electronics

Electrical Engineer

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSanta Clara, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with at least 3 years of experience, or a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with at least 2 years of experience.
Experience designing power distribution, input/output control systems, interlocking, and motion control.
Experience using electrical design tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, Altium, and SPICE.
Ability to drive complex, cross-functional hardware and embedded-system issues from root cause to resolution.
Proficiency with laboratory tools including oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, logic analyzers, and hand tools.
Working knowledge of industry standards such as NFPA 79 and UL 508A, and ability to apply them.
Experience building, testing, and debugging prototype power panels, printed circuit board assemblies, cables, input/output systems, and computers.
Experience organizing and tracking internal and external resources to accomplish overall goals.
Experience using product lifecycle management and enterprise resource planning systems to create and manage bills of materials and engineering change orders.

Responsibilities

Partner with software, mechanical, and process engineers to define system requirements and ensure cross-functional integration of semiconductor capital equipment.
Design electrical power distribution, device input/output control, interlock schemes, and interface circuitry.
Create and manage project schedules and own deliverables.
Integrate, direct, and lead team members in system design, build, and test.
Lead design reviews, risk assessments, and design failure mode and effects analysis processes within a stage-gate process.
Collaborate with internal and external manufacturing partners to build, refine, and release designs.
Build, test, and debug prototype machines and subsystems.
Drive methodical multidisciplinary root cause analysis when necessary.
Share expertise and guide other team members.

Desired Qualifications

Experience developing semiconductor capital equipment to SEMI S2 and S22 standards.
Experience integrating EtherCAT and safety programmable logic controller systems.
Experience integrating and configuring industrial computers and operating systems.
Familiarity with equipment risk assessment and hazard analysis, including SEMI S10 and IEC 62061.
Experience in analog circuit and field-programmable gate array design and modeling.
Proficiency with mechanical computer-aided design tools such as SolidWorks or similar.
Experience with test automation and data analysis techniques.
Leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Technical acumen, communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to engage in detailed technical discussions while simplifying complex topics for broader audiences.

Electrical Engineer (Different level roles available. Senior - Staff)

Halo Industries, Inc. · Santa Clara, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-26

Salary: USD 123,000–209,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: 300-R&D Program Management

Description

The Company

Halo Industries, Inc., a pioneer in manufacturing innovation with light-based technologies, seeks highly skilled Electrical Engineers to join our team. Halo was founded in 2014 at Stanford University and is now moving into a production phase with significant funding secured in 2024. Our proprietary advancements replace traditional processes with novel laser-based equivalents offering higher quality, lower cost, and enhanced functionality. As we rapidly expand our operations, we're growing the team to oversee our transition from prototype to production and accelerate development of the next generation.

The Opportunity

The Electrical team is seeking motivated engineers with strong fundamentals to join a dynamic, R&D environment developing semiconductor capital equipment in close collaboration with software, mechanical and process engineers. The candidate will act as a system or module owner responsible for specification, design, build and validation of electrical systems for wafer processing equipment. The ideal candidate will have broad experience applying solid electrical engineering principles to equipment design and enjoy the opportunity to engage in full system design with a strong ownership role in the engineering process from definition through delivery

Role and Responsibilities:

Partner closely with Software, Mechanical, and Process Engineers to define system requirements and ensure cross-functional integration of semiconductor capital equipment
Design electrical power distribution, device I/O control, interlock schemes and interface circuitry
Create and manage project schedules with strong ownership of deliverables
Integrate, direct and lead other team members in accomplishing system design, build and test
Lead design reviews, risk assessments and DFMEA processes within a stage-gate process
Collaborate with internal and external manufacturing partners to build, refine and release designs
Build, test, debug prototype machines and subsystems
Drive methodical multi-disciplinary root cause analysis when necessary
Elevate the team by sharing your expertise and guiding other team members

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

BSEE with 3+ years or MSEE with 2+ year experience
Experience with design of power distribution, I/O control systems, interlocking and motion control
Experience with electrical tools (Autocad Electrical, Altium, SPICE)
Proficient driving complex, cross-functional hardware and embedded system issues from root cause to resolution
Proficient with lab tools (oscilloscope, DVM, logic analyzers, hand tools)
Strong working knowledge and ability to apply industry standards such as NFPA79 and UL 508A
Experience with build, test and debug of prototype power panels, PCBAs, cables, I/O systems, computers
Experience organizing and tracking internal and external resources to accomplish overall goals
Experience working effectively with PLM and ERP systems to create and manage BOMs, ECOs

Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing semiconductor capital equipment to SEMI S2, S22 standards
Experience integrating EtherCAT and safety PLC systems
Experience with industrial computer, OS integration and configuration
Familiar with equipment risk assessment and hazard analysis (SEMI S10, IEC 62061)
Analog circuit and FPGA design and modeling experience
Proficient with mechanical CAD (SolidWorks or similar)
Experience with test automation and data analysis techniques
Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Strong technical acumen, communication and presentation skills: capable of engaging in detailed technical discussions while simplifying complex topics for broader audiences

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Free Food & Snacks
Stock Option Plan
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Base salary $123,000 - $209,000

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all team members feel valued and supported. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities in STEM. If you meet most of the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

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About the Company

Halo Industries

SiC wafers for high-voltage power electronics

Halo Industries produces silicon carbide (SiC) wafers using proprietary laser-based tools and processing technologies. These wafers enable the fabrication of efficient high-voltage power electronics used in sustainable electrification, including electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. The wafers are sold to semiconductor device manufacturers (B2B), and their production is designed to be more material-, energy-, and water-efficient, reducing manufacturing waste and resource use. What sets Halo Industries apart is its combination of laser-based wafer processing and a strong focus on sustainability and efficiency, aiming to deliver high-performance SiC wafers to power electronics manufacturers. The company’s goal is to support the electrification transition by supplying high-quality SiC wafers that improve manufacturing efficiency and enable advanced, energy-efficient power devices.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Series B
Total funding: $80M
Headquarters: Santa Clara, CA
Founded: 2014

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