Facilities LSS Engineer

Intel; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel is seeking a Life Safety Systems (LSS) Engineer in Phoenix to own the full lifecycle management of our safety infrastructure, ensuring uptime, reliability, and regulatory compliance across fire and detection systems.

You will provide sustaining and construction support, program Siemens PLCs, maintain thorough documentation, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with electrical, mechanical, and controls disciplines and serving as a safety role model for the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Electrical/Systems & Controls, Computer, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of controls system engineering principles and life safety system knowledge.
• 3+ years of IC/LSS or BMS design techniques and tools; experience producing technical plans and drawings.
• Hands-on programming with Siemens PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle management of Life Safety Systems to ensure reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Manage system capacity, uptime, and safety across fire, evacuation, early warning, leak detection, TAS, and HPM systems.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs (Siemens) and manage I/O points.
• Maintain thorough operation documentation and drive continuous improvement projects.
• Serve as a safety role model and provide on-call coverage as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

Skills

PLC programming

Education

Bachelor or Master in Electrical/Systems & Controls/Computer/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Job description

Job Details

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Life Safety Systems (LSS) Engineer to join our team in a critical role responsible for the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our Life Safety Systems infrastructure. In this position, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and reliability of our facility by managing and maintaining a comprehensive suite of safety systems while serving as a key technical resource across multiple engineering disciplines.

Why This Role Matters

Life Safety Systems are the backbone of a safe and compliant facility. As an LSS Engineer, your expertise directly contributes to protecting lives, safeguarding critical assets, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

What You Will Do

As an LSS Engineer, you will take ownership of the full lifecycle management of our Life Safety Systems, including:

• Managing system capacity, reliability, and uptime to ensure uninterrupted protection of personnel, equipment, and facilities
• Providing both sustaining and construction support across a broad range of critical safety systems, including:
  • Fire & Evacuation Systems
  • Early Warning Smoke Detection
  • Liquid Leak Detection
  • Tool Annunciation Systems (TAS)
  • Hazardous Production Material (HPM) Alarm & Detection Systems
• Programming and troubleshooting PLCs for HPM and TAS systems, including comprehensive I/O point management
• Maintaining accurate and thorough documentation required for the safe operation of all LSS systems
• Implementing, tracking, and managing continuous improvement projects to enhance system performance and safety standards
• Serving as a safety role model at all times, upholding and promoting best practices across the organization
• Providing off-shift work and on-call coverage as operational needs require
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction while also contributing effectively as part of a larger, cross-functional team
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey both strategic and tactical concepts to a diverse audience - from engineering peers and operational technicians to senior management.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

• US Citizenship
• Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in one of the following disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Systems and Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of practical application of controls system engineering principles
• 3+ years of applied knowledge of Life Safety System engineering, including familiarity with relevant building codes and regulatory requirements such as National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards - encompassing principles, techniques, procedures, and troubleshooting methodologies
• 3+ years of applied knowledge of Instrument and Control (IC) and Life Safety Systems or Building Monitoring Systems (BMS) design techniques, tools, and principles, including the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• 3+ years of hands-on programming experience with:
  • Siemens PLCs

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of practical experience with scripting languages, high-level computer programming languages, servers