Electrical Designer

Cohu is a global technology leader providing test, automation, inspection, and metrology solutions to the semiconductor industry. We are seeking a detail-oriented Electrical Designer to develop high-quality electrical documentation for complex semiconductor handler systems. This position focuses on detailed electrical wiring, cable and harness development, engineering documentation, and support of prototype and production builds.
Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while maintaining high engineering quality.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer-sponsored visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Essential Functions/Major ResponsibilitiesElectrical Design

• Develop electrical schematics, cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and related documentation.
• Design wiring solutions for complex industrial equipment following established engineering standards.
• Select connectors, terminals, wire types, cable protection, and standard electrical components (Breakers, Relays, EMO switches, etc.)
• Design high-flex cable systems and e-chain routing for moving assemblies.
• Support prototype builds and production by resolving electrical documentation issues.

Engineering Documentation

• Create and maintain accurate electrical documentation.
• Generate wire lists, cable schedules, connector tables, harness drawings, labels, and related manufacturing documentation.
• Create, structure and maintain BOMs in the Company’s ORACLE database in align with mechanical engineering team.
• Maintain documentation throughout the product lifecycle, including Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Ensure released documentation is complete, accurate, and consistent with company standards.

Engineering Support

• Support prototype assembly and manufacturing by answering electrical documentation questions.
• Work closely with mechanical, firmware, manufacturing, and systems engineers to resolve integration issues.
• Participate in electrical design reviews.
• Resolve assigned engineering issues in a timely manner. we.

Required Qualifications

• Education/Training: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of industrial electrical design experience.
• Skills/Technical Requirements:
• Industrial wiring and cable assemblies.
• Harness design and connector selection.
• Industrial electrical documentation.
• Basic AC/DC power distribution and industrial control components.
• Electrical drafting practices.