Facilities Electrical Senior Engineer (Contract)

Intel; Penang; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Penang is seeking a Facilities Electrical Senior Engineer for a 1-year contract. The role includes improving system capacity, conducting electrical system troubleshooting, and managing projects in a semiconductor environment. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in electrical engineering and a relevant degree, along with strong problem-solving skills. Join a collaborative team and contribute to the operational efficiency of the company's facilities.

Qualifications

• More than 8 years of experience in electrical engineering or related fields.
• Experience in advanced semiconductor manufacturing environments.
• Experience in energy management at high-volume facilities is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own, sustain, and improve system capacity and operational troubleshooting.
• Act as the System Owner for the electrical distribution system.
• Review and approve all electrical designs in manufacturing.

Skills

Electrical system modelling

Load flow analysis

Project coordination

Energy management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Facilities Electrical Senior Engineer (Contract)

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Own, sustain and improve system capacity, operational troubleshooting, system upgrade evaluation and optimization.
• Enhance performance by utilizing statistical process control methodologies, Design of Experiments and developing procedures for our systems. Provide projects and sustaining electrical engineering support at our facilities.
• Act as the System Owner for electrical distribution system, modelling the electrical power system and tracking changes.
• Troubleshoot electrical system problems, conduct breaker coordination and arc flash studies.
• Perform systematic problem solving, providing electrical load and capacity data.
• Deliver operational efficiency, maintenance, testing and commissioning solutions, respond to power outages and disturbances, lead recovery efforts, conduct site audits; some travel and occasional weekend engineering support will also be required.
• Be familiar with local utilities regulations with regards to TNB and Suruhanjaya Tenaga.
• Review and approve all electrical designs in the manufacturing.
• Possess thorough knowledge of facilities low and medium voltage electrical distribution systems including transformers, low voltage substations, MCC, generators, UPS, etc., and be able to review cost estimates, budgets and ROI analysis.
• Work on multiple projects and issues concurrently, with good knowledge of the latest NEC code, NFPA 70E, UL 508a, NFPA 79, IEEE-242 and 3rd‑party electrical inspections.
• Clearly articulate key messages in a logical fashion within the team and to customers.
• Read and interpret design drawings and specifications.
• Develop and write procedures to support high‑performance operations and ensure reliable operation of aging electrical infrastructure.
• Help maintain the facilities document control system by ensuring electrical as‑built drawings are incorporated into the master CAD drawings.
• Ensure electrical system model is up to date and all construction specifications, as‑built, O & M manuals and submittals are received after project closeout.
• Maintain and organise the document control storage area for fast retrieval of information such as drawings, specifications, manuals, etc.
• Work closely with Project Engineers, contractors, and engineers on project design and close‑out documentation; coordinate and oversee work of external consultant’s CAD support.
• Provide design and industrial engineering support on projects, organise, set up and maintain a CAD and document control system.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with more than 8 years of experience or related field.
• Experience in an advanced semiconductor manufacturing environment with emphasis on low and high voltage power, load flow analysis, electrical system modelling, short‑circuit calculations, overcurrent device coordination and electrical utility forecasting for large manufacturing facilities.
• Experience in project coordination and management for electrical projects is an advantage.
• Experience in energy management at high‑volume facilities is also an added advantage.
• This is a 1‑year contract period for supporting start‑up, commissioning activities, operation and maintenance.

Behavioural Traits:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret design drawings and specifications.
• Ability to communicate strategic and tactical concepts across a wide range of employees, engineering peers, operational technicians and management.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and demonstration of structured problem solving methods and tools.
• Ability to work effectively as an individual with minimal direction and as part of a larger team.