Senior Global Electrical Engineer - Power Distribution

About the role

KLA's Global Workplace Services (GWS) team builds workplace environments that support teamwork, innovation and productivity, covering site improvements, safety protocols, emergency preparedness and risk mitigation. This Senior Global Electrical Engineer role leads electrical engineering standards and power distribution strategy across a diverse facilities portfolio, reviewing designs for capital projects and infrastructure upgrades.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and evolve global electrical engineering standards, specifications and design guidelines across the facilities portfolio.
• Review electrical designs for capital projects, infrastructure upgrades and critical facility improvements to ensure consistency, quality and compliance.
• Guide technical strategy for power distribution, UPS, generators, transfer systems and other critical power infrastructure.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve resiliency, operational readiness and long-term facility performance.
• Support renewable energy and electrification initiatives, including solar, battery storage, EV charging and utility coordination where relevant.
• Translate technical requirements into clear standards, design guidance and executive-ready summaries.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in electrical engineering with direct responsibility for power distribution and critical power systems in complex facilities environments.
• Ability to work across regions, functions and time zones and build partnerships with technical and business stakeholders.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including documenting standards and explaining technical decisions to varied audiences.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with renewable energy systems such as solar, battery storage, EV infrastructure or utility interconnection.
• Experience in highly reliable environments such as semiconductor, life sciences, data center or manufacturing facilities.
• Familiarity with facilities data platforms, asset management systems or BIM/CAD tools used in electrical design and operations.
• Experience working across global sites or multicultural teams.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, backup power infrastructure and electrical design review.
• Familiarity with electrical codes and standards such as NEC, NFPA, IEEE, IEC and local regulatory requirements.

What we offer

• Base pay range of $121,500 to $178,233 annually, depending on role, level and location.
• Possible performance incentive programs and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, EAP, paid time off and family care leave.