Facilities Electrical Engineer

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. For more than 55 years, our innovations have improved the lives of billions of people around the globe who may never know us by name, but who rely on us every day as they interact with technology.The worlds brightest mindsvisionaries, engineers, scientistsbring their expertise in materials engineering and come together at Applied with a collection of diverse opinions, experiences and backgrounds to Make Possible better ideas and breakthrough innovations.Our innovations **Make Possible a Better Future.**We are looking for world-class technical talent to join our Applied Materials Technical Infrastructure team. This is an onsite position at our R&D site in Sunnyvale, Ca.**Scope and Objectives:**The R&D Lab supports Applied Materials most advanced semiconductor machines including supporting equipment and facilities infrastructure.The position is a **Facilities Electrical Engineer** supporting tool installs, new factory upgrades, and site infrastructure. This includes pulling together new machine technical facility requirements, SOWs, cost analysis, quality parameters, projected durations, safety requirements, and resourcing requirements.**Facilities Electrical Engineer**Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise. Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. May lead functional teams or projects.**Job Description:**Responsible for overseeing the maintenance, operation, repairs, and planning of the facilities electrical distribution systems to ensure maximum safety and building uptimeTechnically lead for design, installation, operation and maintenance of low, medium, and high-voltage electrical distribution equipment for new infrastructure projectsReview and audit Arc Flash and Breaker Coordination studies provided by design team to ensure compliance with applicable standards including National Electic Code, NFPA70E, OSHA, etcInterfaces with internal and external customers regarding complex electrical issues for specific projects using verbal and written communications or presentationsImplement concepts for wide range of complex electrical systems solutionsResponsible for planning, budgeting and executing Year-end Maintenance activitiesInteract with 3rd party IFM provider to ensure proper proposals, designs, installation, design documentation, operations and maintenance of electrical and appicable controls systemsReview operation, maintenance, trouble shooting, project commissioning and acceptance related documents for resonponsible facilities systems; recommend and implement improvementsRespond to business interruptions or internal customer escalationsEvaluate facilities system capacities and capabilities and review assigned points of electrical connection for new equipmentReview and approve facility systems, fit-up and tool hook-up designsReview and provide written comments on design plans and specifications prepared by others.Problem identification and troubleshooting a wide range of complex electrical problems with limited to minimum or no supervisionSpecify and/or perform engineering analysis of complex scopeDefine, coordinate, perform and generate engineering test reports**Functional Knowledge:**Demonstrates in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function (i.e. electrical, PLC, etc.)Identify and conceptually scope safety, compliance, capacity, redundancy, and cost savings projectsObtain funding and manage facilities projects per scope, schedule & budgetKnowledge of local Fire, Building, and Environmental codesExperience with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, AutoCAD, SCADA (e.g. GE Cimplicity), and CMMS (e.g.IBM Maximo)**Business Expertise:**5+ years working experience as an electrical engineer in semiconductor or similar industryExperience with contract management and negotiationAnalyze budgets, assist in fiscal budget planning, and manage services to budgetsAnticipates business and regulatory issuesRecommends product, process or service improvements**Leadership:**Leads projects and teams with notable risk and complexity to achieve milestones and objectivesExcellent at multi-tasking, able to respond promptly to issues, and effectively and quickly restore facilities systemsDevelops strategy for project execution**Problem Solving:**Perform problem solving, troubleshooting, and root cause analysisSolves complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions**Impact:**Impacts the direction and resource allocation for IFM managementContributes to the development of functional strategy**Interpersonal Skills:**Coordinate with multiple groups (planning, construction, safety, maintenance service provider, building owners, management, etc.) to minimize facility or system downtime and business interruptionsCommunicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections, and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of viewExcellent written and verbal communication skills**Qualifications:**BS in Electrical EngineeringIndustrial, Manufacturing and Research and Development experience preferred in facilities engineering5-15 years of electrical engineering design experience for industrial building projectsLicensed professional engineer in California a plusLEED accreditation a plusStrong skills with ACAD, MS Word, Excel, Access, and ProjectKnowledge of current Cal Green, Title 24, CEC and local building codes is essentialPreferred electrical engineering design experience for industrial facilities, labs and clean rooms involving substations, generators, load analysis for equipment and tool installation, lighting, communications, and electrical distribution for campus wide facilitiesIn depth knowledge of current National Electric Codes and NFPA 70E standards3+ years experience using SKM or equivalent software performing site coordination / short circuit / arc flash studiesIndustrial power distribution experience designing, commissioning and maintaining 115KV, 15KV, 480V, 208V mission critical systems including UPS and standby generatorsWorking experience as facilities engineer in semiconductor manufacturing (wafer fab) facilities is a strong plusExperience with troubleshooting, testing switchgear, relays and other electrical distribution equipment is a strong plusStrong analytical skills and knowledge of 8D, DMAIC, FMEA and other toolsKnowledgeable of National Electrical Testing Association (NETA) and International Electrical Testing Association testing and maintenance standardsAbility to work effectively as an individual with minimal direction, and as part of a larger multi-functional team. Strong communications skills required to coordinate work between in-house design team membersStrong presentation and teaming skills to coordinate with client management and end-user representatives**Qualifications****Education:**Bachelor's Degree (Required)**Skills:**Arc Flash Studies, Low Energy Electron Diffraction (LEED), NFPA Codes, Title 24**Certifications:****Languages:****Years of Experience:**4 - 7 Years**Work Experience:****Additional Information****Time Type:**Full time**Employee Type:**Assignee / Regular**Travel:**Yes, 10% of the Time**Relocation Eligible:**No**U.S. Salary Range:**$124,000.00 - $171,000.00The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.