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Position Summary

The Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of electrical power distribution, control, and protection systems across Samsung Austin Foundry site(s). This role supports daily operations and long-term reliability of the plant’s infrastructure systems, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on technical skills, a solid understanding of industrial electrical systems, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Role and Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems including switchgear, MCCs, transformers, panelboards, and lighting systems.

• Troubleshoot and repair faults in motors, drives, and control circuits to maintain uptime and reliability.

• Support commissioning, start-up, and system energization activities for new equipment and upgrades.

• Perform functional testing on protection devices and perform electrical diagnostic testing (insulation resistance, contact resistance, power factor, relay tests, thermography, etc.).

• Maintain and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) — Yaskawa, Mitsubishi, ABB, or equivalent — ensuring performance and parameter integrity.

• Assist with Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, including battery inspection, load transfer testing, and alarm diagnostics.

• Support networked electrical systems and SCADA interfaces (Ethernet/IP, fiber, industrial networking).

• Document all maintenance activities in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and ensure accurate work order closure.

• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and contractor teams to resolve issues and improve system performance.

• Follow all site safety procedures and apply NFPA 70E and 70B principles to all work activities.

• Participate in continuous improvement, reliability initiatives, and root-cause analysis investigations.

Skills and Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma

• Experience: Minimum5 years of industrial or manufacturing electrical maintenance experience required.

• Preferred Qualifications:

Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent certification in Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, or related field highly preferred.

• VFD experience (Yaskawa, Mitsubishi, or equivalent).

• UPS system experience (Eaton, Liebert, or equivalent).

• Electrical testing experience (Doble, Megger, Fluke, JM Test, etc.).

• Networking and SCADA communications experience (Ethernet/IP, fiber, serial).

• PLC and automation experience is a plus.

• Certifications: Texas Journeyman Electrician License preferred.

• Knowledge & Abilities:

Read and interpret single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, and control logic.

• Strong understanding of 480 V and low-voltage distribution systems.

• Familiarity with predictive and preventive maintenance

The current base salary range for this role is between $21.00 - $60.40. 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 SAS, 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 SAS are full-time on-site.

U.S. Export Control Compliance This role requires access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

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