Project Manager Lead, Tool Hookup Electrical

Samsung Electronics America; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 114,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching with immediate vesting

Onsite facilities and wellness

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor seeks an experienced Project Manager (Tool Hookup Electrical) to lead electrical tool hookup projects on the production floor and sub-fab. You will mentor field personnel, coordinate contractors, and drive timely, safe electrical connections for tool sectors.

Responsibilities include field coordination, RFI/FCO review, schedule tracking, and ensuring compliance with NEC/NFPA 70E and cleanroom protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of project management or field engineering in large-scale industrial electrical construction.
• Minimum 2 years of direct experience with construction or tool install activities in a semiconductor cleanroom.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification is required; CCM or CAPM/PMP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary field contact for electrical trade contractors and resolve immediate constraints on the cleanroom floor.
• Coordinate handoffs between facility infrastructure teams and tool installation crews to maintain progress.
• Monitor and report schedule milestones, manpower, and material installation rates.
• Review RFIs and FCOs, validate field conditions before escalation.
• Enforce construction safety standards, cleanroom protocol, and lockout/tagout sequences.

Skills

Field leadership

Project management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Journeyman electrician background

Tools

Autodesk Navisworks

Project management software

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

The Project Manager (Tool Hookup Electrical) Lead is responsible for overseeing the electrical Tool Hookup Project Managers, providing mentorship and coaching in daily engineering activities, scheduling, and tactical construction execution related to electrical power distribution, instrumentation, and control hookups within a semiconductor foundry. This role operates on the production floor and sub-fab, coordinating directly with trade contractors, field engineers, and equipment vendors to ensure that individual manufacturing tools are connected safely, on schedule, and in strict compliance with technical designs. The position carries direct responsibility for resolving field issues, enforcing construction quality, and driving the electrical hookup sequence for assigned tool sectors.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Act as the primary field contact for electrical trade contractors, coordinating daily work packages and resolving immediate constraints on the cleanroom floor.
• Coordinate tactical handoffs between facility infrastructure teams and tool-specific installation crews to maintain steady progress.
• Monitor and report daily on schedule milestones, manpower levels, and material installation rates for assigned toolsets.
• Review contractor-submitted Requests for Information (RFIs) and Field Change Orders (FCOs), validating field conditions before escalating for approval.
• Walk the field daily to enforce strict construction safety standards, zero-tolerance electrical safety rules, and cleanroom protocol compliance.

Core Job Functions

• Oversee the physical installation and connection of Low-Voltage (LV) power runs from power panels and busways directly to the tool chassis.
• Supervise the wiring, termination, and point-to-point verification of Emergency Off (EMO) circuits, tool interlocks, and Toxic Gas Monitoring System (TGMS) modules.
• Utilize 3D models in the field to resolve routing conflicts between electrical conduits, cable trays, and neighboring mechanical or structural systems.
• Direct and document critical field quality checks, including insulation resistance testing (Megger testing), grounding continuity verification, and proper torque labeling on terminations.
• Coordinate the lockout/tagout (LOTO) and initial energization sequences for individual tools, ensuring all systems are safe to receive power.
• Generate, track, and systematically close out electrical punchlist items to achieve final system acceptance and handover.

Skills and Qualifications

Here’s what you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline; or equivalent practical experience (e.g., journeyman electrician background with extensive industrial leadership).
• 4+ years of project management or field engineering experience in large-scale industrial electrical construction.
• Minimum 2 years of direct experience executing construction or tool install activities within an active semiconductor cleanroom environment.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification is required; Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or initial CAPM/PMP certification is a plus.

Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Solid understanding of industrial electrical installations, including rigid conduit bending, wire pulling, panelboard terminations, and grounding methods.
• Practical familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC/NFPA 70) and fundamental electrical safety practices outlined in NFPA 70E.
• Practical knowledge of cleanroom protocols (Class 10 to Class 1000) and tools required to prevent contamination during active construction drilling and cutting.
• Proficiency in navigating and extracting data from digital information modeling viewers (e.g., Autodesk Navisworks) and project management software.

The current base salary range for this role is between $113,500 - $151,500. 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.

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

U.S. Export Control

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.

Trade Secrets

By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung or induce or encourage Samsung to use any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.

* Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, and network systems, and the entire semiconductor industry with our memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the development of the Internet of Things through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, and become recognized as one of the top global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth.