Samsung Electronics

Electrical Distribution Engineer

1530 FM 973 Taylor, TX, USA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$76k-$145kDetected 5 days ago

Data AnalysisNLPProject ManagementExcelManual TestingLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingOSHASCADA

About the role

The Electrical Distribution Engineer is accountable for the successful commissioning, startup, and qualification of new power‑distribution assets while ensuring the ongoing reliability, safety, and performance of existing infrastructure.
System Protection elements (relaying, breakers and electronic trip units)
Motor Controllers (Starters, VFDs, etc.)

Liaise with design engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance teams to align requirements and schedules.
Lead the pre‑commissioning, functional testing, and energization of medium‑ and low‑-voltage switchgear, transformers, UPS, generators, and motor‑control equipment.
Verify protection schemes (relays, circuit breakers, electronic trip units) operate per design intent and industry standards (IEEE, IEC, NEMA).
Perform fault‑diagnosis, performance validation, and corrective actions on newly installed and legacy equipment.
This role blends hands‑on field execution with rigorous documentation, standards compliance, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, fault‑tolerant electrical systems for industrial facilities.
Daily use of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage assets and maintenance schedules.

4-year degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering at an ABET accredited institution.
Working knowledge of OSHA General Industries and Construction vertical standards
Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

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.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
Wellness incentives and MORE
The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package.

This listing is sourced directly from Samsung Electronics's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.