Facilities Electrical Engineer - System Owner

About the role

This role is part of the Facilities team at Wolfspeed's Marcy, NY facility, which houses a state-of-the-art Silicon Carbide Fabrication Facility. The Facilities Electrical Engineer – System Owner is responsible for overseeing the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems up to 34.5KV.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and guidance to multiple electrical contractors to perform necessary work to achieve electrical studies, implementation of remedy recommendations, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Advise plant in the recommendations for changes in existing power distribution systems to meet manufacturing needs.
• Interact with external Electrical Engineering Consulting Teams.
• Provide expertise and guidance on all electrical studies, including short circuit analysis, arc-flash analysis, and over duty equipment analysis.
• Lead the Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) evolutions and assist in executive corrective actions for electrical issues impacting site operations.
• Coordinate site managers and/or personnel to address all essential electrical issues to increase safety and reliability of electrical sources.
• Develop best practice and standards in the area of electrical distribution, electrical equipment maintenance, and automation of electrical equipment and information.
• Work with professionals within and outside the department to develop design criteria, project scopes, schedules, and funding requests to successfully define and deliver projects.
• Prepare funding estimates, establish budgets, control costs of the electrical distribution system.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of prior work experience as an Electrical Engineer in a high voltage environment
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and Electrical Safety in the workplace
• Knowledge and experience with transformers, switchgear, Motor Control Centers, protective relaying, motors, motor starters, fuses, O/L, AC drives, grounding, uninterruptible power supplies, batteries and chargers, emergency generators, and cables
• Ability to apply electrical theory and related knowledge in the design, testing, and trouble-shooting of operational electrical machinery and electrical control equipment and circuitry in a large manufacturing plant

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and a proven track record of managing electrical systems in high voltage environments. They should also possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Strong understanding of electrical systems and components
• Experience with electrical safety protocols and regulations
• Proficiency in electrical design and troubleshooting
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Benefits

Wolfspeed offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development. Our commitment to employee well-being extends beyond the workplace, with initiatives like employee resource groups and community involvement programs.

Pay

$81,000.00 - $111,000.00 per year

Schedule

Full-time position