Senior Electrical Maintenance Technician

Samsung Electronics America; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and 401(k) matching

Onsite café(s) and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

PTO with holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to ensure reliability, safety, and optimal performance of the facility’s electrical systems. You will perform preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshoot, and support commissioning and system validation in a factory setting.

You will own reliability for assigned systems, maintain documentation in iEMS, and uphold safety procedures including LOTO and NFPA 70E.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience working on industrial electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical fundamentals, schematics and testing.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and restore electrical equipment and power distribution.
• Own reliability for assigned systems and drive corrective actions.
• Support commissioning, energization, and system validation activities.
• Maintain accurate work orders and asset data in iEMS.
• Adhere to safety procedures (LOTO / NFPA 70E).
• Identify and ensure inventory readiness for critical spares.

Skills

Industrial electrical systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety compliance (NFPA 70E)

Power distribution (LV/MV)

Troubleshooting relays, motors, VFDs,/

LOTO procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree or apprenticeship (preferred)

Electrical license (preferred)

Tools

iEMS

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 Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and optimal performance of a facility’s electrical systems. This role encompasses preventive and predictive maintenance , troubleshooting, corrective actions, commissioning support, documentation, and inventory management, all carried out in full compliance with safety procedures.

Role and Responsibilities

• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/TBM) on all electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and restore electrical equipment and power distribution systems.
• Own reliability for assigned systems/areas and drive corrective actions.
• Support commissioning, energization, and system validation activities.
• Maintain accurate work orders, asset data, and documentation in iEMS.
• Perform all work in compliance with safety procedures (LOTO / EEW).
• Support critical spare parts identification and inventory readiness.

Skills and Qualifications

• Relevant experience: 7+ years working on industrial electrical systems (LV/MV power distribution, controls, or facilities maintenance).
• Electrical knowledge: Strong understanding of electrical fundamentals, schematics, and troubleshooting methods.
• Hands‑on troubleshooting ability: Proven ability to diagnose and repair electrical equipment (switchgear, VFDs, UPS, motors, relays).
• Safety competency: Demonstrated experience with LOTO and safe electrical work practices (NFPA 70E or equivalent).
• Education/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree, apprenticeship, or electrical license preferred.

Total Rewards

The current base salary range for this role is between $31.00 - $46.00/hour. 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.

• 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.

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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. To discover more, please visit our official newsroom at (https://news.samsung.com/global/).