Senior Electrical Engineer

SME Senior Electrical Engineer

In your role as a SME Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll use your detailed knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS) to move the business forward. You'll possess a strong background in electrical engineering, electrical troubleshooting, control systems and advanced programming skills.

Role and Responsibilities

Here's what you'll be responsible for:

• Designing industrial automation systems: Develop detailed schematics, specifications, and design documentation for computer networks, PLC installations, VFD systems, and UPS solutions, considering I/O requirements, process control, power‑backup needs, and overall system integration.
• Analyzing electrical systems: Assess the electrical system's compatibility with PLC, VFD and UPS equipment, identify potential issues, and recommend solutions to ensure optimal performance, safety, and uninterrupted power delivery.
• Programming and software development: Develop custom software programs for PLCs, VFDs, and UPS monitoring/control using Ladder Diagram (LD), Function Block Diagram (FBD), Structured Text (ST), or Sequential Function Chart (SFC), ensuring robust, efficient, and reliable code.
• Testing and validation: Perform simulations and tests to validate PLC, VFD, and UPS performance, including UPS transfer‑time, battery‑run, and overload testing, confirming that all systems meet specifications and requirements.
• Commissioning and installation support: Supervise the installation, commissioning, and start‑up of PLC, VFD and UPS systems, resolve technical issues, and verify that the integrated solution operates as intended.
• Troubleshooting and maintenance: Diagnose and resolve PLC, VFD, UPS‑related, and network issues; recommend preventative‑maintenance strategies to minimize downtime; and perform periodic maintenance to ensure long‑term performance of all systems.
• Developing technical comprehensive documentation—including operating instructions, manuals, wiring diagrams, and technical reports—to support clients, operators, and other stakeholders in understanding and using the systems effectively.
• Delivering training sessions to clients or operators, ensuring they understand the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of PLC, VFD, UPS and network systems.
• Staying updated on new technologies, methodologies, and industry trends to ensure PLC, VFD, UPS and network systems achieve optimal performance and remain competitive.
• Collaborating with project managers to ensure seamless execution of PLC, VFD, UPS and network projects from concept to completion, within budget and time constraints.
• Serving as the organization's go‑to authority on all power‑related topics, including utility interfacing, UPS architecture, energy storage, power quality, fault studies, and electrical protection schemes. Provide guidance, lead technical reviews, and mentor other engineers on power‑system design and best practices.Samsung Austin Semiconductor in Taylor is a 24 × 7 × 365 factory that cannot suffer utility interruptions to the process equipment. This position is expected to lead failure investigations using structured problem‑solving and causal‑analysis techniques (5‑Why, Fishbone, etc.) and, when necessary, lead a team of Subject Matter Experts in a facilitator role to quickly identify root cause, complete containment actions, assign corrective/preventive actions and track those actions to successful and timely closure.

Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Prior work experience in system controls, PLC systems, VFDs, UPS equipment, and related hardware.
• Solid understanding of networking protocols, automation principles, and advanced programming languages.
• Experience that demonstrates expertise in power‑system engineering (e.g., utility interfacing, protection coordination, power quality analysis) is essential for the Subject Matter Expert role.

The current base salary range for this role is between $84,000.00- $135,000.00. 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.