Senior NPI Systems Electrical Engineer

**Sr. NPI Systems Electrical Engineer** https://www.halo-industries.com ***The Company*** Halo Industries has developed breakthrough technology to revolutionize a decades-old semiconductor material slicing process. Our laser-based solution minimizes waste, enhances material cost efficiency, and drives innovations across high-growth markets, including automotive, telecommunications, and power electronics. Founded in 2014 at Stanford University, Halo received significant funding in 2024, paving the way for rapid expansion, strategic customer engagement, and the launch of volume manufacturing. ***The Opportunity*** The Sr. NPI Systems Electrical Engineer will operate in a fast-paced, startup-like environment where machine designs are still maturing, as we transition new product designs from the development phase to pilot manufacturing. This role is at the intersection of design and manufacturing and therefore involves collaboration with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to identify potential issues, develop solutions, and implement processes for a smooth New Product Introduction (NPI). As the Sr. NPI Electrical Engineer you can handle ambiguity, diagnose issues hands-on across electrical, firmware, and system interactions, to enable successful product launches of complex machines. ***Role and Responsibilities:*** **Design for Excellence** · Participate in advanced technology and product development. · Participate in design and integration reviews with a focus on robustness and testability. · Analyze concepts and designs for feasibility in manufacturing and identifying potential problems early on. · Provide DFM, DFA, DFR, DFT and DFS recommendations during product design reviews. **Systems Integration and Bring-Up** · Lead bring-up of electrical subsystems & PCAs within complex machines and robotic systems. · Debug system integration issues (electrical, software, and system behavior). · Drive methodical root cause analysis across electrical, firmware, and integration domains. · Lead and perform hands-on debugging (probing, rework, instrumentation, signal tracing). · Characterize electrical system performance (signal behavior, noise, power integrity). · Collaborate with contract manufacturers for upcoming new product introductions. **Prototype Builds & Pilot Manufacturing** · Support the engineering team with prototype builds. · Design and order tooling/fixtures for assembly process during prototype and NPI pilot phases. · Prepare plans and documentation to test pilot manufacturing processes and pilot tools. · Drive NPI projects by managing schedules, cross-functional collaboration, and design transfer deliverables. · Develop and execute process validations, including verifications, optimizations, and reports. · Review and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) into Pilot Manufacturing. · Utilize PLM systems such as Arena PLM/QMS to support efficient Pilot Manufacturing workflows. · Identify opportunities for process optimization and implementing solutions for continuous improvement. **Problem Solving & Collaboration** · Partner within a cross-functional team to transition hardware from prototype to NPI. · Work closely with engineering/firmware/software teams to debug system interactions. · Identify and resolve technical issues that arise during the transition to pilot manufacturing. · Mentor team members in debugging, manufacturing & test processes, and structured problem-solving Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain, to ensure a successful product launch. ***Qualifications*** · B.S. Electrical, or related field, M.S. Electrical Engineering or related is a plus. · 5+ years of experience in the capital equipment industry, preferably WFE industry. · Strong working knowledge of NFPA 79 and UL 508A. · Proficient with lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers) and PCB rework. · Strong hands-on experience in board bring-up, debugging, and electrical integration. · Solid foundation in analog, d…