Facilities Electrical Engineer

About GlobalFoundries:

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. GlobalFoundries is owned by Mubadala Investment Company. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Summary of Role:

GlobalFoundries Fab8, Malta, NY seeks an experienced Facilities Electrical System Engineer.  You will be responsible for ongoing operations, as well as working on the design, construction, and startup of GlobalFoundries electrical systems in support of our wafer fabrication facility.  Additionally, you will operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and ensure continuous improvements to our facilities’ electrical systems and ensure regulatory compliance with all city, state, and federal guidelines.

Essential Responsibilities Include:

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the power distribution system starting at the 115kV incoming power from National Grid into the GlobalFoundries HV yard, down to the 120V services to the office space
• Work with the maintenance team (both electrical and inter-discipline) and ensure constant uptime of all electrical systems by coordinating maintenance, repair, and system  improvement activities
• Interface closely with design and engineering teams to ensure projects meet operational electrical needs, ensure maintainability of electrical systems, ensure smooth startups of electrical systems that are seamless to fab operations
• Explore ways to control costs while sustaining and improving operational systems for fab operations
• Provide electrical system support to all facilities teams and fab modules
• Coordinate and work with project teams, electrical engineers, electrical technicians, and contractors as required
• Manage and execute small electrical projects that encompass all phases of the project, from scope development, design, construction and close-out
• Ensure regulatory compliance with all city, state, and federal guidelines

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline or equivalent military experience and industry experience
• Minimum 3-4 years relevant work experience
• Have experience as a Field Engineer, Power Systems Engineer, or Engineer Trainee in the Semiconductor, Power, or Related Position
• Ability to effectively interface with functional teams, customers, contractors, and suppliers
• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and able to react to shifting priorities to meet business needs
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed (less than 5% annually).
• Language Fluency – English (Written & Verbal)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Ability to work with cross-discipline facilities teams
• Proven experience with EasyPower or similar software for power distribution systems
• Experience in low, medium, and high voltage electrical systems supplying all manufacturing equipment, central plant operations, and support equipment with a preference for experience in the semiconductor industry
• Experience with maintenance management system(MMS) software, like SAP