Global Facilities Senior I&C Engineer - Semiconductors

MRL Consulting Group | Global Niche Technology Recruitment; Arizona; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MRL Consulting Group | Global Niche Technology Recruitment seeks a Senior Engineer for Instrumentation & Controls to own the engineering lifecycle of critical facility systems—Life Safety, Toxic Gas Monitoring, SCADA, I&C, IoT and Security—across a global semiconductor manufacturing network.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, IT, Procurement, Construction, and Operations to ensure reliable, scalable infrastructure aligned with global standards, while leading design, construction,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Instrumentation & Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of proven experience in Facility I&C/ELV design and engineering for semiconductor manufacturing or high-tech industries.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally 15–25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, construction, and operations of semiconductor infrastructure including Life Safety, TGM, SCADA, I&C, IoT, Telecom, and Security across a global facility network.
• Manage large-scale projects, including U.S. greenfield FAB programs, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Manufacturing, IT, Procurement, Construction, O&M to ensure project alignment and execution.
• Ensure facility systems are reliable, efficient, scalable, and aligned with global standards and strategic objectives.
• Implement standard methodologies and guidelines across global sites for construction, development, and operations.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight from concept through commissioning and operations.
• Benchmark Best Known Methods across internal and external sites to drive continuous improvement.
• Integrate sustainability principles into facility design and operations in support of environmental goals.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Instrumentation & Controls/Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA Systems

I&C field systems

IoT/Digitalization

Job description

Senior Engineer — Instrumentation & Controls, Global Facilities

The Opportunity

As Senior Engineer for Instrumentation & Controls, you will provide engineering ownership and technical leadership across the full lifecycle of critical facility systems — including Life Safety Systems, Toxic Gas Monitoring (TGM), SCADA, I&C, IoT/Digitalization, Telecom, and Security systems — for advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities across a global network.

You will partner with cross-functional teams spanning Manufacturing, IT, Procurement, Construction, and Operations to ensure facility systems are reliable, efficient, scalable, and aligned with global engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, construction, and operations of semiconductor manufacturing infrastructure including Life Safety, TGM, SCADA, I&C, IoT, Telecom, and Security systems across a global facility network.


• Manage large-scale projects — including U.S. greenfield FAB programmes — with a focus on engineering innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.


• Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Manufacturing, IT, Procurement, Construction, O&M, and other teams to ensure project alignment and execution.


• Ensure facility systems are reliable, efficient, scalable, and aligned with global engineering standards and strategic objectives.


• Implement standard methodologies and guidelines across global sites for construction, development, and operations.


• Provide technical leadership and oversight throughout the full project lifecycle — from concept and design through commissioning and operations.


• Benchmark best practices and Best Known Methods (BKM) across internal and external sites, driving continuous improvement.


• Integrate sustainability principles into facility design and operations in support of corporate environmental goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Instrumentation & Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.


• Minimum 7 years of proven experience in Facility I&C/ELV design and engineering for semiconductor manufacturing or high-tech industries.


• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 15–25% of the time — non-negotiable requirement.


• Proven ability to plan, drive, and complete complex projects effectively.


• Proven skills in working effectively with team members across different subject areas and disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks concurrently.


• Excellent organisational skills and a strong service orientation.


• Strong communication and teamwork skills across international teams.


• Continuous learning mindset with a commitment to professional development.