Project Manager Lead, Tool Hookup Electrical

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and 401(k) matching

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Project Manager (Tool Hookup Electrical) Lead to oversee electrical tool hookup projects on the production floor and sub-fab. You will mentor field teams, coordinate with trade contractors and vendors, and drive on-schedule execution in a safe, compliant environment.

The role requires a strong background in industrial electrical installations, NEC/NFPA 70, and cleanroom protocols, with 4+ years in PM or field engineering and OSHA 30 certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.
• 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; CCM or PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary field contact for electrical trade contractors on the cleanroom floor.
• Coordinate tactical handoffs between facility infrastructure teams and tool 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 RFIs and FCOs, validating field conditions before escalating for approval.
• Walk the field daily to enforce strict construction safety standards and cleanroom protocol compliance.
• Oversee the wiring, termination, and verification of EMO circuits and tool interlocks.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Construction management

Project management

Safety compliance

Industrial leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline

Tools

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:

Education, Training, Credentials, and Experience

• 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

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 ca