Senior Electrical Engineer

Samsung Electronics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Taylor, TX
Salary
$84,000–$135,000 / yr
Posted
21 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Dec 31, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $157k
This role $110k
$71k most similar roles pay here $207k

This role pays less than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $137,700–$177,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $110k versus about $157k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,000–$174,500 across 58 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Electrical Engineer

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will serve as a subject matter expert focused on industrial automation systems within a 24/7 manufacturing environment where uninterrupted power is critical to process equipment. You will design detailed schematics and documentation for computer networks, PLC installations, VFD systems, and UPS solutions while ensuring system compatibility and safety. Your daily responsibilities include developing custom software using Ladder Diagram, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text, or Sequential Function Chart; performing simulations and testing for battery run and overload conditions; and leading failure investigations using 5-Why and Fishbone techniques. You will utilize your expertise in power systems, including utility interfacing, power quality analysis, and electrical protection schemes to mentor others. Required skills include proficiency in PLC programming, networking protocols, automation principles, and advanced troubleshooting of complex electrical infrastructure.

What does a Electrical Engineer earn?

Median $150000 from 97 postings across 19 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design detailed schematics and documentation for PLC installations, VFD systems, and UPS solutions.
  • Develop custom software programs for PLCs and power systems using Ladder Diagram, Function Block, or Structured Text.
  • Perform simulations and tests to validate system performance, including battery run times and load testing.
  • Supervise the installation, commissioning, and startup of integrated electrical and automation systems.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to PLC, VFD, UPS hardware, and network connectivity.
  • Create comprehensive technical documentation, including operating manuals, wiring diagrams, and maintenance reports.
  • Lead failure investigations using structured problem-solving techniques like 5-Why or Fishbone analysis to identify root causes.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for power-related topics such as utility interfacing and power quality.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
  • Prior work experience in system controls, PLC systems, VFDs, and UPS equipment.
  • Solid understanding of networking protocols and automation principles.
  • Advanced programming skills in Ladder Diagram (LD), Function Block Diagram (FBD), Structured Text (ST), or Sequential Function Chart (SFC).
  • Expertise in power-system engineering including utility interfacing, protection coordination, and power quality analysis.
  • Ability to lead failure investigations using structured problem-solving and causal-analysis techniques like 5-Why and Fishbone.
  • Authorization to access information subject to U.S. export control laws.

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