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Here’s the Gist:
Wolfspeed is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager, Power Distribution to lead the engineering, operations, and maintenance teams for all electrical utilities at our new location in Siler City, NC – the world’s largest silicon carbide materials factory. You lead by promoting a safety and quality mindset to your teams through continuous improvement of processes, policies, and procedures. You provide daily assistance to your team and develop creative approaches to improve reliability while reducing operational costs and energy consumption.

The Day-to-Day

Manages and directs the daily activities of facilities electrical team members – leading leaders, engineers, and technicians
Recruits, selects, manages, coaches, and motivates staff; provides guidance and direction on problems and issues; delegates work assignments
Works with project teams to start-up and commission facilities systems and equipment
Ensures compliance to local, state, and national codes and compliance requirements.
Supports commercial negotiations and establishment of terms related to services, projects, and power purchase agreements
Guides the team to hit key metrics - continuously improving uptime and reliability performance
Collaborates with other leaders and facilities teams in the development of overall objectives and long-term company goals. Provides input into the facility annual operating plan and manages expenses under budget

This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements):

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution
8+ years of electrical engineering experience in a semiconductor or critical facilities environment with a history of progressive roles in technical and people leadership
Expert-level knowledge of electrical theory with experience in design, test, and troubleshooting of electrical systems in a large manufacturing plant (480V-12.47kV) – transformers, switchgear, motor control, protective relaying, motors, motor starters, fuses, O/L, AC drives, grounding, uninterruptible power supplies, UPS, emergency stand-by generators, and power monitoring
Knowledge of National Electric Code, NFPA, and other standards governing electrical safety
Experience working in a multi-location, global enterprise preferred
Experience collaborating and establishing meaningful relationships with local electrical utilities

This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.

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We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation and other protected status as required by law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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