Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR) is the world's largest U.S. headquartered OSAT and is a global leader in outsourced semiconductor packaging and test services. With a strong track record of innovation, a broad and diverse geographic footprint and solid partnerships with lead customers, Amkor delivers high-quality solutions that enable the world's leading semiconductor and electronics companies to bring advanced technologies to market. The company's comprehensive portfolio includes advanced packaging, wafer-level processing, and system-in-package solutions targeting applications for smartphones, data centers, artificial intelligence, automobiles and wearables. For more information visit amkor.com.
Amkor Technology Arizona is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager responsible for leading the design, installation, commissioning, operation, reliability, and continuous improvement of electrical systems supporting Amkor's OSAT factory. This includes high, medium and low-voltage power distribution, emergency power systems, lighting, facility infrastructure, and tool hook-up systems. This role provides technical and organizational leadership to a team of engineers and technicians while ensuring reliable, safe, and efficient electrical power delivery to support manufacturing and cleanroom operations.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities will evolve throughout the project lifecycle, ranging from design and commissioning to full-scale operations, requiring adaptability and a proactive approach to each phase.
- Lead and develop a team of electrical engineers, technicians, and contractors supporting facility operations and projects.
- Collaborate with electrical design consultants to ensure system requirements, design standards, and business objectives are met.
- Review and approve electrical drawings, specifications, submittals, and construction deliverables.
- Provide leadership during construction, commissioning, startup, and system validation activities.
- Drive resolution of electrical system issues and abnormalities during construction, startup, and operations.
- Establish and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs for electrical infrastructure.
- Lead operation and maintenance of electrical distribution systems, Arc Flash Studies, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, and emergency generators.
- Monitor system performance, reliability, and capacity while developing strategies to support future manufacturing growth.
- Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, environmental requirements, and corporate guidelines.
- Lead electrical safety programs including Arc Flash compliance, risk assessments, and safe work practices.
- Partner with manufacturing, facilities, and construction teams to optimize electrical system performance, reliability, and energy efficiency.
- Develop and manage capital improvement projects, sustaining projects, and operating budgets related to electrical infrastructure.
- Manage team performance, project execution, schedules, and expenditure.
- Conduct system evaluations and implement reliability, capacity, and efficiency improvement through capital and expense projects.
- Maintain accurate engineering documentation, standards, operating procedures, and maintenance records.
- Apply reliability engineering principles, including FMEA, root cause analysis, and failure investigations to improve system performance and reduce downtime.
- Support long-range facility planning and infrastructure expansion to meet business objectives.
- Provide technical leadership and emergency response support during critical electrical events and facility outages.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in electrical systems engineering, facility operations, design, construction, or commissioning, preferably in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing.
- 2+ years of leadership, supervisory, or project management experience is preferred
- Strong understanding of power distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, emergency power systems, and power quality management.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and engineering studies.
- Familiarity with NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E, OSHA requirements, and other relevant standards.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, Bluebeam, Arc Flash study software, and related engineering tools.
- Strong leadership, analytical, decision-making, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Experience managing facility design, construction, commissioning, startup, and operational support activities.
- Professional Engineering License (PE) is mandatory
- Semiconductor manufacturing facility experience is highly desirable.
- Interface controls knowledge.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in various weather conditions and awkward positions.
- Regularly lift up to 50 lbs and adjust heavy objects.
- Exposure to sharp, hot, and cold equipment.
- Must be medically qualified to wear a respirator.
- Ability to climb ladders, work at elevation, and in confined spaces with PPE.
Location: This position will be based at the Peoria, AZ site, working from temporary offices during the construction phase and transitioning to the facility upon the start of factory operations.
Amkor is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.