Facilities Electrical Engineer - Semiconductor Fab

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 training, 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. Start your path to a WGNSTAR career today!

Schedule: M-F 8am to 5pm
Pay Rate: $185k+ Annually DOE 
Location: Santa Clara, CA - Relocation assistance available
Position Type: Full-Time 
Benefits: This position is eligible for WGNSTAR’s full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k). Additional benefits are listed at the end of this posting.  

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for facility systems, including HVAC, exhaust, Process PCW cooling water, compressed air, vacuum, thermal systems, gas delivery interfaces, waste water, and other utilities that support semiconductor operations.
• Troubleshoot system issues and performance concerns across the infrastructure.
• Support root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Perform basic engineering evaluations and calculations to assess system performance and capacity
• Support maintenance planning, reliability improvements, and outage coordination
• Review and maintain technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and procedures
• Assist with system modifications, installations, and commissioning activities
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve system and facility issues
• Provide technical guidance to technicians, vendors, and contractors as needed
• Ensure 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 reports, documentation, and status updates; support customer and stakeholder communications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent relevant industrial facilities experience
• 5+ years of facility operations experience in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or similar environments
• Experience supporting electrical infrastructure in high-reliability settings (e.g., semiconductor, cleanroom, industrial manufacturing, data centers)
• Working knowledge of power distribution, electrical controls, instrumentation, grounding, schematics, and troubleshooting practices
• Working knowledge of electrical switchgear, including operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of systems up to 480V
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, procedures, and maintenance documentation
• Familiarity with electrical codes, safe work practices, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and site safety requirements
• Ability to support low-, medium-, and/or high-voltage systems based on site scope
• Strong problem-solving, root-cause analysis, documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to work on-site in cleanroom or semiconductor environments, including adherence to gowning and safety protocols
• Experience with building systems and utilities such as HVAC, process cooling water, vacuum, exhaust, specialty gases, and building automation systems

Preferences:

• 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.

 

Physical Effort/Activities:
May be required to walk up to 5+miles per day, able to be on feet for 8-10 hrs at a time, able to bend, twist, push/pull, crouch, kneel in confined spaces, work at heights, on a ladder, and lift up to 50-75 pounds. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Additional Benefits: Paid Vacation, Select Holidays, Overtime Opportunities, On-site Facilities & Career Development Opportunities.

The people who thrive most at WGNSTAR are those individuals who perform well in a team environment, enjoy interacting and engaging with several different stakeholders, and adapt quickly to changing environments, while leveraging their skills, quality, and knowledge to drive themselves and their teams towards continuous improvement and success.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

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.

Equal opportunities and Social Governance

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.