Electrical Engineering Manager

Samsung Electronics•Austin, TX

5d•$147,000 - $200,500•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
10+ years of progressive experience in industrial electrical engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role within a high-tech manufacturing environment (e.g., semiconductor, data center, or heavy industry).
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.
Proven track record in managing large-scale capital projects (design, procurement, construction, and commissioning) for electrical infrastructure.
Demonstrated ability to optimize operational methods and procedures using Lean or Six Sigma principles to enhance system reliability and energy efficiency.
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.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering (PE) License

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and participate in safety initiatives, programs, and activities to drive world-class electrical safety performance (e.g., Arc Flash safety, LOTO protocols).
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.