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About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics is a South Korean multinational corporation and a global leader in technology, specializing in consumer electronics, semiconductors, and home appliances.
Samsung Electronics currently has
94 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$106,000–$174,500
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As a Senior Electrical Engineer on the Electrical Engineering team, you will serve as a subject matter expert for critical power systems including high and medium-voltage systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, UPS, and emergency power systems. You will be responsible for troubleshooting equipment, providing field technical support to technicians during commissioning and maintenance, and performing root cause analysis to resolve chronic failures. The role involves managing reliability-centered maintenance strategies, analyzing system performance for capacity constraints, and coordinating between facility infrastructure and customer equipment. Required expertise includes proficiency in protective relays, power quality analysis, and familiarity with NFPA 70, 70E, 70B, and OSHA standards. You will utilize skills in FMEA and RCA to ensure high availability within a semiconductor manufacturing environment while mentoring staff on technical procedures and safety protocols.
What does a Electrical Engineer earn?
Median $150000 from 97 postings across 19 companies.
Serve as the subject matter expert for high/medium-voltage systems, substations, transformers, and emergency power infrastructure.
Provide hands-on engineering support to technicians during equipment commissioning, maintenance, and system restoration.
Lead structured investigations using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
Develop and optimize preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies to improve system availability.
Act as the primary electrical engineering point of contact for internal departments and coordinate troubleshooting between infrastructure and customer equipment.
Conduct technical reviews for equipment expansions and communicate potential risks to relevant stakeholders.
Advise on equipment refurbishment, replacement strategies, and critical spare-parts management.
Mentor and coach technicians and engineers through structured training and field knowledge transfer.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution.
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Reliability Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
7 years of relevant electrical engineering experience in mission-critical environments like semiconductor, industrial, data center, or utility sectors.
10 years of experience with industrial power systems specifically within semiconductor FABs or high-availability manufacturing environments.
Experience with industrial electrical power distribution and hands-on expertise troubleshooting equipment in the field.
Proficiency in Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), FMEA, and NFPA 70E electrical safety training.
Professional Engineer (PE) license and a Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or equivalent certification.
Authorization to access information subject to U.S. export control laws.
PLC
VFD
UPS
Ladder Diagram
Function Block Diagram
Structured Text
Sequential Function Chart
Industrial Automation
Electrical Engineering
Commissioning
Fault Studies
Power Quality
Wiring Diagrams
Control Systems
LV Distribution
Rotating Equipment
Switchgear
Transformers
UPS Systems
VFDs
Root Cause Analysis
Predictive Maintenance
NFPA
NEC
OSHA
One-line Diagrams
Commissioning
Medium-Voltage
Low-Voltage
Substations
UPS Systems
SCADA
FMCS
BMS
Power Quality Analysis
Arc Flash Safety
NFPA 70E
NEC
NESC
Lean
Six Sigma
Project Management
Capital Projects
Energy Management Systems
Medium Voltage
Low Voltage
Switchgear
Transformers
UPS Systems
Rotating Equipment
VFDs
MCCs
Root Cause Analysis
Thermography
Vibration Analysis
NFPA 70E
NEC
OSHA
LOTO
Power Quality
Predictive Maintenance
Electrical Engineering
Switchgear
UPS Systems
Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
Busway Systems
Transformers
Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
Backup Generators
Protection and Control Systems
Root Cause Analysis
8D
FMEA
Fault Tree Analysis
Fishbone
Five Whys
FAT
SAT
Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Design for Reliability (DFR)
IEEE
NFPA
NEC
NEMA
IEC
UL