Electrical Engineer - Semiconductor Facility Systems

WGNSTAR is a dynamic and growing company with a global footprint. Primarily focused on the semiconductor industry, we provide a platform for you to expand your career with knowledge gained on the job, and tailored development. We know we need talented people like you that hold similar values, which is why we do not put limits on learning, development, industry, and personal growth. Schedule: M-F 8am to 5pm Pay Rate: $185k+ Annually DOE Location: Santa Clara, CA Position Type: Full-Time Benefits: This position is eligible for WGNSTAR’s full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k). Principal Duties and Responsibilities Provide technical support for facility mechanical systems, including HVAC, exhaust, Process PCW cooling water, compressed air, vacuum, thermal systems, gas delivery interfaces, waste water, and other mechanical utilities that support semiconductor operations. Troubleshoot mechanical failures, capacity constraints, flow/pressure issues, temperature control concerns, vibration issues, contamination‑control concerns, reliability issues, and recurring defects. Lead or support root‑cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for mechanical system issues affecting facility performance, production support, safety, or customer commitments. Perform or review practical engineering calculations such as heat load, airflow, pressure drop, flow, pump/fan performance, utility demand, and capacity assessments as needed for system evaluations and customer requests. Support maintenance strategy, preventive maintenance content, inspections, outage planning, shutdown/startup coordination, and reliability improvements in partnership with the Operations Manager, technicians, vendors, and customer stakeholders. Review, interpret, and help maintain mechanical drawings, P&IDs, layouts, specifications, O&M manuals, control sequences, procedures, and related technical records. Support mechanical modifications, upgrades, installations, commissioning activities, punch‑list resolution, and handover documentation. Coordinate with electrical, process, equipment, controls, safety, and customer teams to resolve facility/system interface issues. Provide technical guidance to stationary engineers, technicians, vendors, and contractors within the role's authority; verify work scope and quality without assuming employee management responsibilities. Ensure mechanical work is planned and executed in alignment with cleanroom protocols, contamination‑control expectations, lockout/tagout requirements, safety standards, environmental requirements, and customer/site procedures. Prepare clear technical reports, issue summaries, punch lists, root‑cause documentation, risk assessments, and status updates for internal and customer stakeholders. Participate in customer technical discussions and escalations; translate facility issues into practical, technically sound recommendations. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant industrial facilities experience as approved by the hiring manager. Experience supporting facility electrical infrastructure in a semiconductor, cleanroom, critical‑environment, industrial manufacturing, data center, or comparable high‑reliability setting. Working knowledge of power distribution, electrical controls/interfaces, instrumentation, grounding, electrical drawings, single‑line diagrams, schematics, and field troubleshooting practices. Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, procedures, equipment manuals, preventive maintenance documents, and customer/site standards. Familiarity with applicable electrical code requirements, electrical safe work practices, lockout/tagout, energized‑work controls, and site safety procedures. Ability to support low‑voltage and/or medium‑/high‑voltage facility systems as required by the final site scope and candidate qualifications. Strong root‑cause analysis, problem‑solving, documentation, communication, and cross‑functional coordination skills. Ability to work on site in a semiconductor or cleanroom environment, including gowning, safety protocols, and planned outage or escalation support as required. Experience with high‑purity utilities, specialty gas distribution interfaces, vacuum systems, exhaust systems, chilled/process cooling water, HVAC controls, and building automation systems. Preferences Semiconductor fab, cleanroom, or high‑tech manufacturing facilities experience. 5+ years of experience as facility operations in either semiconductor or pharmaceutical. Experience in Project management, Controls and knowledge of semiconductor processes. SPC Knowledge. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Experience with CMMS/EAM systems, BAS/SCADA interfaces, commissioning, outage planning, reliability programs, or technical change control. Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering. Additional Benefits : Paid Vacation, Select Holidays, Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability, DCRA, Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H‑1B, O‑1, etc). Additionally, WGNSTAR does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program for this role. WGNSTAR is an Equal‑Opportunity Employer, drug‑free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. WGNSTAR places an immense emphasis on equal employment, encourages diversity in the workplace, and applies an open‑door policy for inclusion of all employees. Our diversity program encourages people from any gender, background, ethnicity, culture, education, and experience to join the company and more importantly build a career through employee development. Through our Global wellness programs, WGNSTAR ensures our employees and families have access to a full range of wellness services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). In the communities that surround our business operations, we support individual and group sponsorships for local sports and those that are vulnerable in society. #J-18808-Ljbffr WGNSTAR