Position Summary
The Infra Electrical Projects Team is seeking an Electrical Projects Engineering Lead to serve as the front-line leader and technical representative for our critical electrical infrastructure. In this leadership capacity, you will be responsible for the strategic development and execution of CAPEX roadmaps, overseeing high-impact end-of-life retrofits and capacity expansion projects essential to the 24x7x365 reliability of our semiconductor fabrication facilities.
As the Team Representative, you will bridge the gap between executive planning and technical execution, ensuring that power distribution systems are scalable, safe, and resilient. You will provide technical mentorship to engineers and manage the delivery of world-class manufacturing infrastructure.
Role and Responsibilities
Here's What You'll Be Responsible For:
PeopleLeadership&TalentDevelopment- TeamManagement:Providedirectsupervisionandguidancetoateamofelectricalprojectengineers,managingworkloaddistributiontoensurebalancedresourceallocationacrossmultipleprojects.
- Mentorship&Coaching:Actasatechnicalmentortojuniorandmid-levelengineers,conductingregular1-on-1stoprovidefeedback,coachthemthroughtechnicalhurdles,andsupporttheirprofessionalgrowth.
- PerformanceManagement:EstablishclearKPIsandperformancegoalsforteammembers;conductannualperformancereviewsanddriveaccountabilityfordeliverables.
- TechnicalUpskilling:Identifyskillgapswithintheteamandimplementtrainingplansorcertificationpaths(e.g.,PElicensure,PMP)toelevatetheteam'soveralltechnicalcapability.
- Culture&SafetyLeadership:Promotea"SafetyFirst"culture,ensuringallteammembersadheretostrictsafetyprotocolsandpromotingapsychologicalsafeenvironmentforreportingrisksorerrors.
TechnicalLeadership&Governance- StrategicOversight:Leadthetechnicaldirectionforthedesign,codecompliance,andsafetyvalidationofpowerdistributionsystemstoensurepeakequipmentperformanceandsystemreliability.
- SafetyAuthority:ServeastheprimaryleadforArc-Flashanalysisandsite-widecompliance,ensuringallstudiesalignwiththelatestregulatorystandardstoguaranteepersonnelsafety.
- SpecificationOwnership:Establish,review,andapprovesite-wideelectricalspecificationsformedium-voltage(MV)andlow-voltage(LV)distributionequipment,settingthestandardforallfutureinstallations.
- StandardsAdvocacy:Drivetheapplicationofindustrystandards(e.g.,SEMIF47forvoltagesagride-through)tomaximizefacilityuptimeandoperationalstability.
TeamProject&PortfolioManagement- LifecycleOwnership:Overseethefullprojectlifecycle-fromconceptualdesignandfeasibilityreportingtofinaldelivery-ensuringallCapitalInvestmentProjects(CIP)andR&Minitiativesaredeliveredwithinscope,schedule,andbudget.
- DesignApproval:AuthorandfinalizeFeasibilityReportsandConceptualDesigns,providingthetechnicaljustificationformajorcapitalexpenditures.
- ExecutionLeadership:Leadtheengineeringtransitionfrompre-constructionthroughconstructionandfinalturnovertoOperations,ensuringaseamlesshand-off.
Vendor&StakeholderManagement- ExternalTeamManagement:Manageandholdaccountableexternalconsultantdesignteams,generalcontractors,andsubcontractors,ensuringdeliverablesmeetSamsung2019srigorousqualityandsafetystandards.
- Cross-FunctionalPartnership:ServeastheprimaryelectricalrepresentativeincollaborationswithProjectManagers,fieldtechnicians,anddiversestakeholderstoresolvecomplexinfrastructurechallenges.
- QA/QCLeadership:FinalizeQA/QCreviewsonallengineeringdeliverablesandvendorproposalstomitigatetechnicalrisk.
Sustainability&Compliance- AuditLeadership:Leadthedepartment'sparticipationininternalandexternalISO50001audits.
- StrategicEnergyGoals:Drivecorporatesustainabilityandenergy-efficiencyinitiativesthroughinnovativeelectricalengineeringsolutions.
Skills and Qualifications
Here's What You'll Need:
Education&Certification- Degree:Bachelor2019sorMaster2019sdegreeinElectricalEngineeringfromanABET-accreditedinstitution.
- Licensure:RegisteredProfessionalEngineer(PE)inthestateofTexasishighlypreferred(oraPEinanotherstatewiththeabilitytotransfer).
- Certification:PMPcertificationisasignificantplus.
TechnicalExpertise- Experience:Minimumof5+yearsofelectricaldesignandprojectexperienceinanindustrialsetting,withaproventrackrecordofleadingcomplexprojects.
- PowerSystems:ExpertknowledgeofMV/LV(15kV208V)equipment,includingpowersystemfault/coordinationstudies,protectionschemes,andprotectiverelays.
- EquipmentMastery:Deepexperienceinthedesign,sizing,andoperationofMCCs,ATS,STS,Transformers,EmergencyGenerators,andUPSsystems.
- SpecializedKnowledge:ProficiencyinElectricMotors,VFD/AFD,andindustrialcommunicationprotocols(e.g.,MODBUS).
- RegulatoryMastery:ExpertproficiencywithIBC,IFC,NFPA,andotherregulatorycodesapplicabletoindustrialpowerdistribution.
- Software:Advancedproficiencywithelectricalmodelingsoftware(e.g.,ETAP,SKM).
LeadershipCompetencies- ProjectStewardship:Provenexperiencemanagingthefulldesign-to-constructionpipelineforlarge-scaleindustrialprojects.
- Communication:Exceptionalwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills,withtheabilitytopresentcomplextechnicalstrategiestoexecutiveleadershipandnon-technicalstakeholders.
- AnalyticalMindset:Strongcreativeproblem-solvingskillsandtheabilitytomaintainahigh-levelstrategicviewwhilemanaginggranulartechnicaldetails.
- DriveforResults:Demonstratedleadershippotentialandaprovenabilitytomeetaggressivegoalswithintighttimelinesinahigh-pressureenvironment.
The current base salary range for this role is between $106,000 - $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.This position may include access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws. Employment may be contingent on either the applicant verifying that the applicant falls under the U.S. Person definition (including U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or the employer timely obtaining any necessary export license under federal law. The employer evaluates export licensing on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion, as export license applications can take many weeks to process.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 caf(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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