Electrical Engineering Manager at Halo Industries, Inc.

Santa Clara, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

215000.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Engineering, Team Leadership, Circuit Design, System Design, Safety Standards, Automation Solutions, Control Systems, Mixed-Signal Design, Debugging, Certification Processes, Electro-Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Platforms, Collaboration, Prototyping, Laser-Based Systems, Design Tools

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Description

The Company Halo Industries has invented a revolutionary technology to replace a decades-old semiconductor material slicing process. Our laser-based technology eliminates waste, improves material cost and performance, and drives advancements in high-growth markets like automotive, telecommunications, and power electronics. Founded in 2014 at Stanford University, Halo secured significant funding in 2024 and is poised for rapid growth, engaging strategic customers and preparing for volume manufacturing. The Opportunity We are seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead and scale the electrical engineering team responsible for the design, build, test, and certification of high-voltage electrical panels and systems controlling the operation of Halo’s proprietary laser-based material-processing equipment. Your role will be central to the company’s ability to scale, ensuring we can meet rising customer demand without compromising the quality and reliability of our engineering work. Responsibilities ● Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing electrical engineering team. ● Partner with leaders of Mechanical, Optical, Systems, and Software Engineering teams to determine the required functionality and performance standards for new electrical designs. ● Translate architecture into development plans; assign mixed-signal, analog, digital, and FPGA design tasks. ● Run circuit and system design reviews to ensure engineering rigor and design-for-safety principles. ● Oversee electrical and electro-mechanical design work using tools such as Orcad, Allegro, Altium, GC Prevue, and AutoCAD Electrical. ● Evaluate manufacturing platforms and I/O architectures; identify ways to improve system performance and reliability. ● Select and integrate automation, sensing, and motion-control solutions; define control-system functionality. ● Support prototype bring-up, debugging, and validation of control panels and systems. ● Oversee installation and system-level testing for next-generation platforms, including advanced automation and motion control. ● Define and verify safety systems for laser-based and integrated manufacturing equipment. ● Ensure designs meet certification requirements and drive release to production. ● Contribute hands-on design support when appropriate. Basic Qualifications ● Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Electrical, or Computer Engineering (advanced degrees preferred). ● 8–10 years of experience in electrical or systems design for complex industrial or capital-equipment systems. ● Experience in semiconductor fabrication, test equipment ● Experience managing engineering teams within a multidisciplinary environment. ● Experience contributing to mixed-signal control system development, including taking at least one system through certification. ● Experience building engineering teams and processes in a fast-growing environment while working with existing knowledge and infrastructure. Preferred Qualifications ● Hands-on expertise in analog, digital, and mixed-signal device, board, and system design. ● Experience in laser-based systems is a plus. ● Knowledge of hardware and software solutions used in modern manufacturing-equipment automation. ● Strong understanding of systems and automation design cycles, including safety and certification requirements. ● Experience collaborating with Mechanical, Optical, and Laser engineers on integrated systems (highly desired). ● Knowledge of regulatory requirements and safety codes for electro-mechanical and optomechanical systems; experience with laser-based systems is highly desired. ● Proficiency with electrical and electro-mechanical design tools such as Cadence Orcad, Allegro, Altium, GC Prevue, and AutoCAD Electrical. Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Free Food & Snacks Stock Option Plan Annual Bonus Plan eligible Short Term & Long Term Disability Base Salary: $200,000 - $215,000 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all team members feel valued and supported. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities in STEM. If you meet most of the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor the electrical engineering team in designing and certifying high-voltage electrical systems. Collaborate with other engineering teams to ensure functionality and performance standards are met.