Electrical Engineering Manager

Samsung Electronics America; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching with immediate vesting

Onsite café(s) and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

PTO + holidays

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor seeks an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the design, operation, and continuous improvement of medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems, including substations and UPS systems.

You will drive safety, regulatory compliance, lean initiatives, and capital project management while guiding SCADA/FMCS alarms, budgeting, and vendor negotiations to ensure reliable, cost-efficient electrical services for world-class semiconductor production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and 10+ years of progressive industrial electrical engineering experience.
• At least 5 years in a leadership/management role within a high-tech manufacturing environment (semiconductor, data center, or heavy industry).
• Preferred: Professional Engineering (PE) License

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives and ensure electrical safety performance (e.g., arc flash, LOTO).
• Oversee capital and capacity projects for large-scale industrial electrical distribution systems.
• Drive lean improvements to inventory and spare parts management.
• Represent department with utilities, regulators, and external groups.
• Support SCADA/BMS alarm response and maintenance planning.
• Ensure compliance with NEC/NFPA 70E/OSHA and local regulations.
• Develop and manage annual electrical expenses budgets.
• Negotiate terms for electrical services and construction.
• Develop reliability and quality improvements while fostering learning and development within the team.

Skills

Safety leadership

Capital project management

Operational excellence

Regulatory compliance

Vendor negotiations

SCADA/FMCS

Lean/Six Sigma

Leadership

Power systems

Energy management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) License

Tools

SCADA

BMS

Power quality analysis tools

Job description

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow. Come innovate with us!

Position Summary

In your role as the Electrical Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the design, operation, and continuous improvement of Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s medium‑voltage and low‑voltage electrical distribution systems, including substations, UPS systems, emergency power generation, and more. You will lead safety‑focused initiatives, ensuring that all electrical operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations (such as OSHA, NEC, NFPA70E, City of Austin) as well as Samsung’s internal EHS standards. By overseeing capital and capacity projects, you will participate in equipment selection, system layout, and vendor negotiations to expand electrical capacity and reliability. Lean principles will be applied to equipment and spare part management to reduce waste, increase system reliability, and improve overall energy efficiency. In addition to strategic oversight, you will support operations and maintenance teams by guiding SCADA/FMCS (facilities monitoring & control system) alarm response, coordinating planned and unplanned maintenance, and developing the annual electrical‑related expense budget. You will lead safety and quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing equipment reliability and process uptime, while driving a culture of learning, employee development, and job satisfaction within the electrical engineering team. By anticipating future fab power demands, championing innovative power technologies, and aligning with Samsung’s sustainability goals, you will ensure robust, compliant, and cost‑effective electrical services that enable world‑class semiconductor production.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Safety Leadership: Provide leadership and participate in safety initiatives, programs, and activities to drive world‑class electrical safety performance (e.g., Arc Flash safety, LOTO protocols).
• Capital Project Management: Oversee capital and capacity projects, including participating in the design and selection of equipment and options for large‑scale industrial electrical distribution systems.
• Operational Excellence: Drive improvements in equipment and spare part management, employing lean principles effectively to optimize inventory and reduce downtime.
• External Representation: Serve as an ideal representative of the department and site to external groups, utilities, and regulatory agencies.
• Operations & Maintenance Support: Support operations teams responsible for monitoring the site electrical systems and responding to SCADA/BMS alarms; support maintenance teams responsible for equipment planned and unplanned maintenance.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with local, state, and national electrical codes (NEC, NESC) and compliance requirements.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage annual expense budgets for electrical operations and projects.
• Vendor Negotiation: Support commercial negotiations and establishment of terms related to electrical services and construction projects.
• Reliability Engineering: Lead the development of safety and quality projects to improve performance and reliability of electrical infrastructure.
• Culture Building: Continually drive group culture toward greater learning, technical development, and overall job satisfaction.

Detailed Focus Areas

Safety Leadership

Lead engineering and contractor/vendor forums to maintain a collaborative culture of proactive electrical safety actions and protocols. Drive increasing knowledge and competencies of employees to support safety innovation and hazard mitigation.

Achieve World‑Class Results

Anticipate future fab power needs and guide the organization towards effective capacity expansion strategies. Advance and support Facilities strategies and initiatives for improved safety, reliability, and power quality performance. Provide innovative and forward‑thinking solutions to drive industry‑leading energy efficiency strategies.

High‑Level Representation

Provide effective representation of the department and the site for commercial and strategic considerations with current and prospective vendors, contractors, and utility providers. Collaborate and drive understanding and strategy with all Samsung fabs globally (Korea) to align on electrical standards and best practices.

Ensure Compliance

Ensure all operations, maintenance, training, and documentation meet standards of OSHA, NFPA, and local regulatory agencies. Partner and collaborate with the site Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) department to maintain robust safety operations.

Employee Development

Lead a culture of continuous learning and self‑improvement within the electrical team. Sponsor and promote programs that enhance technical business acumen. Attract and develop expertise in key areas (e.g., high voltage, protection relays, power quality) to support strategic site needs.

Skills and Qualifications

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering 10+ years of progressive experience in industrial electrical engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role within a high‑tech manufacturing environment (e.g., semiconductor, data center, or heavy industry). Preferred: Professional Engineering (PE) License

Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of medium‑voltage and low‑voltage electrical distribution systems, including substations, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, and emergency power generation. Broad understanding of related facility infrastructure, such as SCADA/FMCS integration, power quality analysis, arc flash safety (NFPA 70E), and energy management systems. Proven track record in managing large‑scale capital projects (design, procurement, construction, and commissioning) for electrical infrastructure.

Leadership & Process Improvement: Demonstrated ability to optimize operational methods and procedures using Lean or Six Sigma principles to enhance system reliability and energy efficiency. Strong coaching and mentoring skills with a history of developing high‑performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of safety, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. Excellent communication skills capable of bridging technical details with strategic business goals for senior leadership and external stakeholders.

he current base salary range for this role is between $147,000- $200,500. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

Total Rewards

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
• Wellness incentives and MORE
• Eligible full‑time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

U.S. Export Control Compliance

This role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

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