Critical Fit Recruiting · 12 hours ago
Electrical Engineer Manager - Metrology
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expCritical Fit Recruiting is seeking an Electrical Engineer Manager-Metrology to lead the design and development of complex electrical systems for high-precision metrology and inspection equipment. This role involves overseeing the design of electrical subsystems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while mentoring junior engineers.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Brian Pahl
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and validation of electrical subsystems for semiconductor metrology tools
Architect and implement analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits with a focus on precision, reliability, and manufacturability
Oversee PCB design, layout, and bring-up, ensuring compliance with signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and safety standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, software, optics, and systems engineering to deliver integrated solutions
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in design reviews and project planning
Drive root cause analysis and resolution of complex electrical issues in both development and production environments
Ensure designs meet regulatory and industry standards (e.g., SEMI, CE, UL)
Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
10+ years of experience in electrical design, preferably in semiconductor capital equipment or precision instrumentation
Proven track record in analog and digital circuit design, including power systems, signal conditioning, and high-speed interfaces
Proficiency with design and simulation tools (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD, SPICE, MATLAB)
Strong understanding of system-level design, grounding, shielding, and thermal considerations
Experience with embedded systems, FPGAs, or microcontrollers is highly desirable
Stepping and servo motor control knowledge is a plus
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
Willingness to travel to support designs in manufacturing and at customer sites
Writing skills for preparing manuals, parts lists, proposals, and design documentation
Preferred
Experience with low-noise analog circuit design
Knowledge of semiconductor process flows and metrology techniques
Familiarity with automation, robotics, and real-time control systems
Familiarity with vacuum systems, cleanroom environments, and motion control systems
Company
Critical Fit Recruiting
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase