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FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full semiconductor product life cycle - from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor's products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Rooted in our core values - Focus on the Customer, Ownership & Accountability, Respectfully & Effectively Communicate, and Motivate & Develop People - we foster an environment where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Everyone can make an impact here. Whether it's improving products, supporting customers, or positively influencing peers and the community, the contributions of our people matter.

Shift:

The regular hours for this position are day shift.

Job Description:

The Sr. Facilities Electrical Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, operation, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of critical electrical infrastructure and facility control systems within a semiconductor manufacturing environment.

This role serves as a key technical resource for power distribution, electrical utility systems, facility automation, PLC controls, SCADA platforms, and capital expansion projects. You will partner closely with Facilities, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, EHS, Quality, Construction, and external contractors to ensure safe, reliable, and scalable facility operations that support 24/7 manufacturing activities. The position combines approximately 80 % electrical engineering responsibilities and 20% controls/automation engineering responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical Infrastructure & Reliability

• Support operation and maintenance of medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems serving manufacturing and facility operations.

• Establish monitoring and improve reliability of power distribution equipment including switchgear, automatic and static transfer switches, transformers, UPS systems, generators, breakers, and distribution panels.

• Analyze system performance, calculate capacity versus demand, identify reliability risks, and implement corrective actions.

• Support electrical system installs, modifications, upgrades, and preventive maintenance programs.

Project Engineering

• Lead or support capital and expense projects involving facility electrical systems and controls.

• Develop project scope, specifications, budgets, schedules, and commissioning plans.

• Coordinate work with contractors, consultants, equipment vendors, and internal stakeholders.

• Support factory expansion, utility upgrades, and infrastructure capacity planning efforts.

Controls & Automation Systems

• Design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC-based control systems.

• Support SCADA and Wonderware platforms used to monitor facility operations.

• Integrate facility systems including HVAC, chillers, boilers, exhaust, vacuum, compressed air, and water treatment systems.

• Perform I/O troubleshooting and system diagnostics to minimize downtime.

Manufacturing Support

• Respond to facility-related issues impacting production.

• Provide root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring electrical and communication failures.

• Support startup, qualification, and commissioning new equipment and facility systems.

• Partner with manufacturing teams to improve operational reliability and equipment uptime.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, local building codes, and semiconductor industry standards.

• Support environmental, health, and safety initiatives.

• Participate in risk assessments, incident investigations, and continuous improvement efforts.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Create and maintain electrical drawings, panel schedules, specifications, SOPs, and preventive maintenance procedures.

• Develop technical documentation and training materials.

• Drive reliability, energy efficiency, and cost-reduction initiatives through data-driven analysis.

Preferred Qualifications and Experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.

• 5+ years of experience supporting electrical systems, facility engineering, or industrial automation in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with electrical power distribution systems and industrial controls.

• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled systems.

• Strong understanding of electrical safety practices and NFPA/NEC requirements.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Experience in semiconductor, electronics, advanced manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or cleanroom environments.

• Experience with: PLC programming and troubleshooting, SCADA/Wonderware systems, Building Management Systems (BMS), Chillers, boilers, exhaust systems, and utility infrastructure, and Power quality monitoring and electrical system studies

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

• Experience with facility system integrations and automation projects.

• Familiarity with Siemens controls platforms.

Farmers Branch, TX

Benefits offered for this role include medical, dental, vision, EAP, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexiblespendingand savings accounts, 401(k),ESPPand paid time off.

Skills:

Accountability, Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer-Focused, Electrical Infrastructure, Electrical Systems, Employee Ownership, Power Generation, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Site Utilities, Technical Problem-Solving

Education & Experience:

Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience| Required

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

FormFactor is an equal opportunity employer. FormFactor complies with all national, state, and local laws that seek to promote equal opportunities for any applicant or employee without regard to age, race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, military service, or any other legally protected characteristics. These protections apply to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and compensation.

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