What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Power Electronics Engineer – Semiconductor Systems position at Applicantz?
This is a Hybrid onsite (3 days/week in office, regular shift), contract role in Tualatin, OR Fremont, CA OR Livermore, CA.
We are hiring a Principal Power Electronics Engineer to help drive next-generation power delivery systems for advanced semiconductor equipment. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of new product introduction, productization, supplier engineering, and advanced power systems development.
You will work on complex high-voltage DC power supplies, high-power analog RF and non-RF systems, PCBA design/manufacturing, test strategy, reliability, and supplier quality that support leading-edge Etch and Deposition platforms.
What we need
- 8 years of experience in power electronics / electrical engineering
- Strong background in DC power supplies, analog high-power RF, PCBA design/manufacturing
- Experience in semiconductor equipment
- Hands-on expertise in testing, validation, test fixtures, qualification, and reliability
- Ability to solve complex product lifecycle, manufacturing, and supplier quality issues
- Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering; Master’s or PhD preferred.
Why this role stands out
- Work on technology used to build some of the most advanced chips in the world
- Influence product performance across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier ecosystems
- Partner with R&D, product teams, and external suppliers on high-visibility initiatives
- Opportunity to make broad impact on advanced plasma and power supply systems.
- If you have deep expertise in power systems, RF/DC testing, semiconductor equipment, and product engineering, this is a strong opportunity to work on technically challenging systems with real business impact.
Our Client is a Fortune 350 company that engages in the design, manufacturing, marketing, and service of semiconductor processing equipment.
Salary : $90 - $99