Electrical Engineering Manager

Samsung Electronics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 147,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the design, operation, and continuous improvement of medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems. You will oversee safety, regulatory compliance, and capital projects, driving reliability, energy efficiency, and cost-effective services for world-class semiconductor production.

You will guide SCADA/FMCS alarm response, coordinate maintenance, and develop annual electrical budgets while mentoring a team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in industrial electrical engineering with at least 5 years in leadership/management.
• Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, operation and continuous improvement of medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and local regulations; lead safety initiatives.
• Manage capital and capacity projects; participate in equipment selection and vendor negotiations.
• Develop annual electrical expense budgets and monitor cost controls.
• Lead reliability and safety improvement projects to increase uptime and energy efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PE License (Preferred)

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, NFPA 70E, 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:

KeyResponsibilities

• SafetyLeadership: Provideleadershipandparticipateinsafetyinitiatives,programs,andactivitiestodriveworld-classelectricalsafetyperformance(e.g.,ArcFlashsafety,LOTOprotocols).
• CapitalProjectManagement: Overseecapitalandcapacityprojects,includingparticipatinginthedesignandselectionofequipmentandoptionsforlarge-scaleindustrialelectricaldistributionsystems.
• OperationalExcellence: Driveimprovementsinequipmentandsparepartmanagement,employingleanprincipleseffectivelytooptimizeinventoryandreducedowntime.
• ExternalRepresentation: Serveasanidealrepresentativeofthedepartmentandsitetoexternalgroups,utilities,andregulatoryagencies.
• Operations&MaintenanceSupport: SupportoperationsteamsresponsibleformonitoringthesiteelectricalsystemsandrespondingtoSCADA/BMSalarms;supportmaintenanceteamsresponsibleforequipmentplannedandunplannedmaintenance.
• RegulatoryCompliance: Ensurecompliancewithlocal,state,andnationalelectricalcodes(NEC,NESC)andcompliancerequirements.
• BudgetManagement: Developandmanageannualexpensebudgetsforelectricaloperationsandprojects.
• VendorNegotiation: Supportcommercialnegotiationsandestablishmentoftermsrelatedtoelectricalservicesandconstructionprojects.
• ReliabilityEngineering: Leadthedevelopmentofsafetyandqualityprojectstoimproveperformanceandreliabilityofelectricalinfrastructure.
• CultureBuilding: Continuallydrivegroupculturetowardgreaterlearning,technicaldevelopment,andoveralljobsatisfaction.

DetailedFocusAreas

SafetyLeadership

• Leadengineeringandcontractor/vendorforumstomaintainacollaborativecultureofproactiveelectricalsafetyactionsandprotocols.
• Driveincreasingknowledgeandcompetenciesofemployeestosupportsafetyinnovationandhazardmitigation.

AchieveWorld-ClassResults

• Anticipatefuturefabpowerneedsandguidetheorganizationtowardseffectivecapacityexpansionstrategies.
• AdvanceandsupportFacilitiesstrategiesandinitiativesforimprovedsafety,reliability,andpowerqualityperformance.
• Provideinnovativeandforward-thinkingsolutionstodriveindustry-leadingenergyefficiencystrategies.

High-LevelRepresentation

• Provideeffectiverepresentationofthedepartmentandthesiteforcommercialandstrategicconsiderationswithcurrentandprospectivevendors,contractors,andutilityproviders.
• CollaborateanddriveunderstandingandstrategywithallSamsungfabsglobally(Korea)toalignonelectricalstandardsandbestpractices.

EnsureCompliance

• Ensurealloperations,maintenance,training,anddocumentationmeetstandardsofOSHA,NFPA,andlocalregulatoryagencies.
• PartnerandcollaboratewiththesiteEnvironmentalHealth&Safety(EHS)departmenttomaintainrobustsafetyoperations.

EmployeeDevelopment

• Leadacultureofcontinuouslearningandself-improvementwithintheelectricalteam.
• Sponsorandpromoteprogramsthatenhancetechnicalbusinessacumen.
• Attractanddevelopexpertiseinkeyareas(e.g.,highvoltage,protectionrelays,powerquality)tosupportstrategicsiteneeds.

Skills and Qualifications

Here’s what you’ll need:

Education&Experience:

• Bachelor’sdegreeinelectricalengineering
• 10+years ofprogressiveexperienceinindustrialelectricalengineering,withatleast5yearsinaleadershipormanagementrolewithinahigh-techmanufacturingenvironment(e.g.,semiconductor,datacenter,orheavyindustry).
• Preferred:ProfessionalEngineering(PE)License

TechnicalExpertise:

• Extensiveknowledgeof medium-voltageandlow-voltageelectricaldistributionsystems ,includingsubstations,switchgear,transformers,UPSsystems,andemergencypowergeneration.
• Broadunderstandingofrelatedfacilityinfrastructure,suchas SCADA/FMCSintegration ,powerqualityanalysis,arcflashsafety(NFPA70E),andenergymanagementsystems.
• Proventrackrecordinmanaginglarge-scale capitalprojects (design,procurement,construction,andcommissioning)forelectricalinfrastructure.

Leadership&ProcessImprovement:

• Demonstratedabilityto optimizeoperationalmethodsandprocedures usingLeanorSixSigmaprinciplestoenhancesystemreliabilityandenergyefficiency.
• Strongcoachingandmentoringskillswithahistoryofdevelopinghigh-performingengineeringteams,fosteringacultureofsafety,technicalexcellence,andcontinuousimprovement.
• Excellentcommunicationskillscapableofbridgingtechnicaldetailswithstrategicbusinessgoalsforseniorleadershipandexternalstakeholders.

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

At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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.

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.

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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