Principal /Snr Engineer, Facilities (Electrical)

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS) in Singapore is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical systems, reliability programs, and major upgrade projects. You will act as SME, mentor teams, review designs, and ensure safe, compliant implementation across fabrication environments.

The role requires a Bachelor's in electrical engineering, at least 5 years in facilities or electrical engineering, and SCEM certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of facilities or electrical engineering experience.
• Experience in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, data centre, or other critical manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of HV/LV electrical systems, UPS, generators, and power distribution.
• Proven track record leading complex electrical projects and reliability programs.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Singapore Certified Energy Manager (SCEM).

Responsibilities

• Serve as site SME for electrical systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Lead electrical upgrade and expansion projects from design through commissioning.
• Review engineering designs, technical specifications, and construction documentation.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards and best practices.
• Lead critical troubleshooting and strategic infrastructure planning.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and audits.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Reliability engineering

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Arc flash analysis

Protection coordination

Power distribution design

Job description

• Ensure high availability of substations, transformers, switchgear, UPS, emergency generators, and electrical distribution systems.


• Lead response and recovery during power interruptions and critical utility events.


• Drive preventive, predictive, and reliability-cantered maintenance programs.


• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for electrical failures and power quality issues.

Engineering & Capacity Planning

• Support fab expansion, capacity upgrades, and new tool installations.


• Conduct load studies, short-circuit analysis, protection coordination, and arc flash assessments.


• Develop long-term electrical infrastructure plans aligned with manufacturing growth.

Project Management

• Lead electrical upgrade and expansion projects from design through commissioning.


• Manage consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.


• Review engineering designs, technical specifications, and construction documentation.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Singapore electrical, safety, and environmental regulations.


• Develop and maintain LOTO, emergency response, and electrical safety procedures.


• Support audits, inspections, and risk assessments.

Energy & Sustainability

• Serve as site Energy Manager or support corporate energy management programs. Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs.


• Support energy management and sustainability initiatives.


• Monitor utility performance and implement optimization programs.

Principal Engineer Responsibilities (for Principal Level)

• Serve as site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for electrical systems.


• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.


• Establish engineering standards and best practices.


• Lead critical troubleshooting and strategic infrastructure planning.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.


• Minimum 5 years of facilities or electrical engineering experience.


• Experience in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, data centre, or other critical manufacturing environments.


• Strong knowledge of HV/LV electrical systems, UPS, generators, and power distribution.


• Proven track record leading complex electrical projects and reliability programs.


• Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring capabilities.


• Singapore Certified Energy Manager (SCEM).