Job Details

Overview

The Material Metrology Division at Nova is seeking a highly detail-oriented Senior Electrical Engineer, NPI (New Product Introduction) with experience in PCBA, cables, and embedded controllers. This role focuses on releasing electrical hardware designs for production, managing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and collaborating with internal and external cross-functional teams to bring new products from prototype to full-scale manufacturing.

Pay Range: $100,000- $150,000 Annually (DOE)

Why Nova

• Certified Best Places to Work from "Great Places to Work" in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 (Rated by our employees). Top 30 in our industry category.
• Doubled in revenue from 2020 to 2022
• Customer focus: You will be the face of Nova, working closely with customers to understand their needs.
• Continuous learning: You will gain in-depth knowledge of cutting-edge metrology tools, participate in industry trainings, and receive ongoing mentorship from experienced engineers

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical release of PCBAs, cables, and embedded controllers for production.
• Work with contract manufacturers and PCBA vendors to ensure manufacturability and quality during the NPI process.
• Collaborate with design, mechanical, firmware, systems, and manufacturing teams to release complete and accurate documentation, drawings, and BOMs.
• Own and manage the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process, ensuring version control and proper documentation in PLM systems (e.g., Agile).
• Ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) principles are incorporated into all designs.
• Drive and support product lifecycle management from prototyping through production ramp-up.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of design documentation, including schematics, layout files, assembly drawings, and specifications.
• Perform meticulous reviews of documents and data for release to ensure production readiness.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in an NPI or hardware release role, preferably in semiconductor equipment or electronics manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of DFM/DFT principles and experience working with vendors to implement them.
• Proven experience in creating wiring diagrams, assembly procedures, test protocols, test procedures, and test reports for internal review and production release.
• Experience with PCBA, embedded systems, and controllers, including selection and integration of cables and connectors for high-voltage applications.
• Experience in managing ECOs and working with PLM systems such as Agile.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Be willing and comfortable with repetitive or detail-focused tasks critical to product success.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across cross-functional teams.

Get to know us better

Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology solutions for process control in semiconductor manufacturing. We have ~1200 employees across three R&D centers and 27 field offices, leveraging physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms to develop hardware and software solutions for chip manufacturing. Our culture emphasizes people-focused innovation and impactful work.

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