Jobs at X-FAB

The X-FAB Group - about 4,000 employees - is the leading analog/mixed-signal foundry manufacturing silicon wafers for analog-digital integrated circuits (mixed-signal ICs). X-FAB customers benefit from high-performance technologies, excellent technical design and prototyping services; and fast, easy and flexible foundry access worldwide.

Power Systems Electrical Engineer

Lubbock (TX), USA    

Job description

Function/Duties: 
Design and maintain electrical systems from 120V – 23kV.  Work with vendors to provide very high-quality power to the site.  

Responsibilities:
•    Testing, maintaining and operation of low to medium voltage systems ranging from the following:
•    480/277V electrical systems
•    2400V electrical systems
•    12.47 kV electrical systems
•    23kV/12.47kV 10MVA transformers
•    Generating electrical schematics, bills of materials, and cost analysis 
•    Specifying electrical hardware 
•    Creating new design solutions that meet electrical code 
•    Participating in process improvement/cost reduction teams 
•    Working with varied groups in investigation and integration of new technologies to aid with the performance of electrical and control systems 
•    May include supervision of maintenance employees.

Current Skills/Competencies: 
•    Knowledge of electrical systems ranging from 120/208V to 23kV systems
•    Knowledge of Arc fault system analysis of electrical systems.
•    Knowledge and experience on the design, programming of VFDs
•    Familiarity with regulations and electrical codes. 
•    Knowledge of basic control diagrams
•    Knowledge of control devices and instrumentation:
•    Sensors
•    Transducers
•    Field Wiring
•    Knowledge and experience on the design, programming of PLCs
•    Knowledge of Human Machine Interface design Techniques (SCADA Systems)
•    Inductive Automation Ignition program preferred 
•    Ability to work with others on a team to accomplish goals.
•    Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing 
•    Maintain detailed and accurate records and prepare clear and concise written reports.
•    Ability to apply engineering principles and techniques to the solution of electrical equipment, buildings and infrastructure.
 

Job requirements

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related and/or technical field
  • Experience with MS Office
  • Professional registration - EIT and/or PE preferred
     

Contact person: Crystal Reich
or online at: hrlbb@xfab.com

Online Application