Associate Electrical Engineer

Owens Design – AIR Silicon Valley Pay Range

This range is provided by Owens Design – AIR Silicon Valley. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$/yr – $/yr

Annual Bonus

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer eager to design the next generation of high‑tech automation equipment in a collaborative, innovative environment?

As an Electrical Engineer, you’ll leverage your expertise to conceive, design and develop effective solutions for electrical systems that meet both specified and implicit requirements.
If you're well‑versed in electrical engineering principles and enthusiastic about pioneering automation solutions that empower customer technologies, we're excited to connect with you!

• Creative, conceptual, and critical thinker who thrives in early‑stage design and complex problem‑solving.
• Well‑versed in automation, instrumentation, power distribution, and control platforms.
• Analytical and detail‑oriented, using data and performance metrics to ensure precision and reliability.
• Strong communicator and collaborator, with the ability to work independently and manage shifting priorities.

First 60 days and ongoing:

• Learn AIR’s mission, principles, policies, and operational procedures and integrate into the organizational culture.
• Get acquainted with fundamental standards and tools used for documenting designs, encompassing BOM structure, AutoCAD Electrical file management, part numbering methods, purchasing protocols, and network file storage.
• Collaborate with Senior Engineers to understand electrical design development at AIR.
• Begin to create schematic representation of designs.

3 months and ongoing:

• Expand role within the Electrical Engineering group, taking on more responsibility for part selection based on functionality, safety and code compliance.
• Provide technical support for ongoing manufacturing and customer engagement.

6‑12 months and ongoing:

• Take a hands‑on approach in the design process of ongoing projects, gradually assuming autonomy and expanded responsibilities.
• Deliver prototypes that meet performance, cost, and schedule goals.
• Display proficiency by executing tasks with minimal supervision, proactively identifying potential bottlenecks in project schedules.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or other related field strongly preferred
• 5‑10 years of hands‑on experience in electrical design strongly preferred
• Experience in automation and equipment design and the manufacturing industry strongly preferred
• Knowledge of grounding, shielding, EMC considerations, and servo/stepper motor control strongly preferred
• Familiarity with various types of electrical devices and automation required
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priority shifts required
• Demonstrates a strong ability to work independently with a high level of organization and follow through required
• Experience with NFPA 79 required
• Familiarity with CE and SEMI standards a plus
• Proficient in AutoCAD strongly preferred (AutoCAD Electrical, Eplan) a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and BOMs a plus

• Health: Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance / Life and Disability Insurance
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) / Training Allowance $2,500 per year in applicable expenses related to furthering professional development in career‑related topics / Performance bonus based on business target

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Design

Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Semiconductor Manufacturing