Job Title: Electrical Engineer 6
Location: Fremont, CA
Employment Type: Contract
Industry: Semiconductor
Compensation: $132.14
About the Opportunity:
Join an advanced engineering team developing next-generation semiconductor capital equipment and embedded control systems. In this highly technical role, you'll lead FPGA architecture, design, and implementation efforts for complex control systems while collaborating across electrical, software, systems, and mechanical engineering disciplines.
You'll play a key role in defining hardware/software partitioning, developing FPGA-based solutions, and integrating sophisticated systems that drive cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing technologies.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
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High-impact role with significant technical ownership and influence
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Work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams developing advanced technologies
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Opportunity to architect and implement complex FPGA and embedded control solutions
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Exposure to challenging system-level design and integration projects
Why This Opportunity is Exciting:
This is a unique opportunity for a senior-level FPGA and embedded systems engineer to influence the architecture of complex semiconductor equipment. You'll help define system design decisions, develop innovative solutions, and contribute to products that enable the future of semiconductor manufacturing.
About Acara Solutions
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What You'll Do:
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Design, develop, modify, and evaluate FPGA-based electronic systems and hardware architectures
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Lead FPGA design and implementation for embedded control systems using AMD Vivado development tools
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Define hardware/software/FPGA partitioning and system-level architectures
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Develop interfaces for sensors, actuators, industrial peripherals, and control systems
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Perform system analysis, hardware evaluations, and experimental testing to validate designs
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Collaborate with systems, software, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions
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Evaluate components, technologies, and suppliers to support product development initiatives
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Support system integration activities and troubleshoot complex hardware and embedded system issues
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Contribute to product development throughout the full engineering lifecycle
What You'll Bring:
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8+ years of experience in FPGA design, embedded systems, or electrical engineering
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
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5+ years of experience developing FPGA solutions using AMD Vivado tools
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5+ years of experience programming and debugging FPGA designs using SystemVerilog
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5+ years of experience performing embedded hardware debugging and system integration
What Sets You Apart:
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Semiconductor capital equipment design experience
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Proven experience developing complex electronic systems and control architectures
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Experience with electrical power distribution systems and industrial equipment
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Knowledge of PCB design processes and hardware development lifecycles
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Understanding of Systems Engineering methodologies, including the Systems "VEE" model
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Experience integrating equipment into customer manufacturing facilities
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Strong leadership and technical mentoring capabilities
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Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills
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Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines while maintaining project ownership and accountability
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Willingness and ability to travel internationally as needed
Additional Information:
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Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen
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Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
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Occasional overtime may be required based on project demands
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Top desired skills include:
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AMD Vivado development tools
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SystemVerilog
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Embedded system debugging
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FPGA architecture and implementation
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Cross-functional engineering collaboration
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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
