Position Summary
In your role as an Electrical Distribution Engineer, you'll be accountable for the successful commissioning, startup, and qualification of new powerdistribution assets while ensuring the ongoing reliability, safety, and performance of existing infrastructure.
You'll blend handson field execution with rigorous documentation, standards compliance, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, faulttolerant electrical systems for industrial facilities working with:
• Medium & Low Voltage Switchgear
• Transformers
• System Protection elements (relaying, breakers and electronic trip units)
• UPS and Generator Backup Equipment
• Motor Controllers (Starters, VFDs, etc.)
• SCADA System
Role and Responsibilities
Heres What Youll Be Responsible For:
Liaise with design engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance teams to align requirements and schedules.
Lead the precommissioning, functional testing, and energization of medium and low-voltage switchgear, transformers, UPS, generators, and motorcontrol equipment.
Verify protection schemes (relays, circuit breakers, electronic trip units) operate per design intent and industry standards (IEEE, IEC, NEMA).
Conduct detailed safety verifications (Lockout/Tagout, arcflash analysis, grounding checks) before applying power.
Ensure all work adheres to applicable codes (NFPA 70E, NEC, IEC 61850, ANSI/IEEE) and internal corporate procedures.
Produce commissioning reports, asbuilt drawings, punchlist items, and closeout documentation.
Log deficiencies, generate correctiveaction plans, and track resolution through the project management system.
Interface newly commissioned assets with SCADA/EMS platforms; validate telemetry, alarms, and remote control functions.
Coordinate with automation engineers to ensure proper tag mapping and data integrity.
Perform faultdiagnosis, performance validation, and corrective actions on newly installed and legacy equipment.
Work days and hours: 1st Shift, M-F 8am to 5pm
Skills and Qualifications
Here's what you'll need:
4-year degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering at an ABET accredited institution.
Minimum 4 years Electrical maintenance experience focused in an industrial setting. Semiconductor fab experience preferred; Professional Engineering (PE) license issued or recognized by the State of Texas is a plus.
Working knowledge of IBC, IFC, and other codes and standards applicable to industrial power distribution system design and reliability.
Detailed working knowledge of industrial power distribution systems design, maintenance and electrical power monitoring equipment.
Daily use of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage assets and maintenance schedules.
Working knowledge of OSHA General Industries and Construction vertical standards
Experience with Microsoft Excel for data analysis including Pivot Tables, data source linking through VLOOKUP, and simple script creation.
Ability to work overtime / on non-scheduled days as required.
The current base salary range for this role is between $76,000 - $145,000. 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 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 Compliance
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 Notice
By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsungor encourage Samsung to useany confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.
