Principal Engineer - Santa Clara, CA

An Opportunity to Grow with Us
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a great living and be part of a thriving cross functional community? Do you welcome challenges that allow you to leverage collaboration and autonomy to create opportunities leading to great products? Would you enjoy working in the world of fast-paced industrial technology? If so, we have an outstanding opportunity for you to join our Watlow team where we serve many of the world’s largest companies with leading technology and solutions.

Why Work at Watlow
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone and lead with service and humility.

About the Role
As the Principal Engineer you will be working with the pedestal and electrostatic chucks (ESC) development team on advanced concepts for RF power delivery and plasma generation for eventual application to Etch and Deposition applications in semiconductor processing.

As the Principal Engineer you will find a challenging opportunity producing high-quality products that will serve leading companies in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, sustainable energy production, medical equipment and food safety. As a team member in this role it is expected to develop new inventive designs and technologies through all phases of product development. An experienced RF Engineer who is hands-on and fosters customer relations to solve complex challenges and create breakthrough solutions.

Working within our constructive culture as the Principal Engineer you will advance and develop your autonomy, mastery and purpose, through coaching and leadership provided by your team leader.

Watlow understands that you can’t do your best work if you don’t have a real understanding of the Watlow business as well as strong relationships with team members from across the organization. At Watlow you will have many opportunities, both formally and informally, to build and maintain the cross-functional knowledge and relationships that you need for a successful and rewarding career.

In the role of Principal Engineer you would be located at our Santa Clara, CA Advanced Development Center

Your Key Responsibilities

• In-depth knowledge of RF (kHz – 30MHz) and high voltage DC technologies for semiconductor processing equipment
• Hands-on capability with RF technology as applied to plasma processing
• Specify the development of pedestal/ESC design of complex scope
• Ability to work with the engineering team on implementation of these designs and technologies through all phases of product development
• Ability to interact with customers (external and internal) to solve complex electrical issues related to pedestals/ESCs
• Ability to implement plasma processing capabilities in the in-house testing equipment
• Ability to generate clear product specifications
• Perform engineering analysis of complex scope and generate engineering test reports

Required Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or similar with experience in RF design
• Application to pedestal/ESC and plasma reactor design and understanding of plasma interactions and issues
• 15+ years of experience
• Excellent analysis and trouble-shooting skills
• Knowledge of the Semiconductor industry is a plus
• Good communication skills
• Strong team player

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan
The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Onsite wellness clinic
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Annual Achievement Award

Diversity & Inclusion
We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accomodations@Watlow.com.