About the Role
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. You will lead safety-focused initiatives, oversee capital and capacity projects, and support operations and maintenance teams. By anticipating future fab power demands and championing innovative power technologies, you will ensure robust, compliant, and cost-effective electrical services that enable world-class semiconductor production.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and participate in safety initiatives, programs, and activities to drive world-class electrical safety performance.
- Oversee capital and capacity projects, including participating in the design and selection of equipment and options for large-scale industrial electrical distribution systems.
- Drive improvements in equipment and spare part management, employing lean principles effectively to optimize inventory and reduce downtime.
- Serve as an ideal representative of the department and site to external groups, utilities, and regulatory agencies.
- 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.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and national electrical codes (NEC, NESC) and compliance requirements.
- Develop and manage annual expense budgets for electrical operations and projects.
- Support commercial negotiations and establishment of terms related to electrical services and construction projects.
- Lead the development of safety and quality projects to improve performance and reliability of electrical infrastructure.
- Continually drive group culture toward greater learning, technical development, and overall job satisfaction.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
- 10+ years of progressive experience in industrial electrical engineering
- At least 5 years in a leadership or management role within a high-tech manufacturing environment (e.g., semiconductor, data center, or heavy industry).
- Proven track record in managing large-scale capital projects (design, procurement, construction, and commissioning) for electrical infrastructure.
- 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.
- Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.
- By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung—or encourage Samsung to use—any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.
Skills
- 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.
- Demonstrated ability to optimize operational methods and procedures using Lean or Six Sigma principles to enhance system reliability and energy efficiency.
Location
- Austin
Work Type
- Full-time
- On-site
Experience Level
- 10+ years of progressive experience in industrial electrical engineering
- At least 5 years in a leadership or management role
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
- Professional Engineering (PE) License (Preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $147,000 - $200,500
Benefits
- 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
- MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance (Eligible full-time employees)
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
