Samsung Austin Semiconductor is one of the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the world and an integral part of Central Texas for more than 28 years, driving job generation, economic impact and engagement with the surrounding community.
Samsung Austin Semiconductor serves a global customer base with broad semiconductor process technology offerings that impact everyday life including mobile, graphic, consumer, networking/high performance computing, Internet of Things, RF and automotive. Through successful collaborations with foundry customers and a continuous drive to develop the most cutting-edge technologies, Samsung Austin Semiconductor has become a major player in the foundry market. Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s technology portfolio for the Austin campus ranges from 65nm to 28nm using planar transistor technology to the more advanced 14nm 3D FinFet technology.
Samsung has invested $18 billion in operating two fabs at the Austin, Texas campus on Parmer Lane, since 1996 -- making it one of the largest direct foreign investments in United States history. The Austin site consists of 2.76 million square feet and more than 600+ acres in land holdings. Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s economic impact in 2023 generated $15 billion into Austin’s economy through salaries and other expenditures.
In 2021, Samsung announced a new facility in Taylor, Texas, where it plans to invest a minimum $17 billion in the build-out. The site spans 1,200+ acres and the first phase of development will have 4.7 million square feet of floor space consisting of a cluster of semiconductor manufacturing buildings such as a fab, office, parking garage, central utility building, and special utility supply facilities. The Taylor facility will boost the production of semiconductor solutions that will power next-generation technologies in areas like 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and high performance computing.
With more than 5,000 employees supporting both campuses, Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a premier and growing employer who provides a great place to work, is committed to environmental stewardship and being a good corporate citizenship. Our employees are the key to our success and we invest in our people with competitive compensation & benefit packages, career development opportunities and programs that enhance physical, emotional and intellectual well-being. Our employees work at the Austin campus located on Parmer Lane in northeast Austin and the construction campus in Taylor, Texas. Learn more at www.samsung.com/us/sas.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Job Summary/Overview:
The shift electrician is part of the primary response team for electrical trouble calls. While the system is monitored in the Central Control Room via the Facilities Monitoring & Control System, the shift electrician will physically investigate any issues, including alarms and warnings.
The shift electrician operates and checks on a variety of electrical equipment such as Variable Frequency Drives, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Diesel Generators, Transfer Switches, Breakers, and other electrical equipment. They also perform basic preventative maintenance such as taking thermal readings and may perform corrective maintenance, if qualified on that equipment.
Specific Job Duties:
• Tour electrical rooms and identify any abnormal conditions. Perform 6S as necessary.
• Minor PMs. & BMs. Update activities om an equipment management system for work performed.
• Escort vendors/contractors into Electrical Rooms.
• Support Engineering activities to install and retrieve power-monitoring equipment as requested.
• Respond to Central Control Room (CCR) requests for site alarms or site/fab issues.
• Complete Qualified Electrical Worker based training that is required to perform electrical work at site.
• Take part in LSM and LQM activities to improve onsite safety and quality.
• Take part in shift turnover briefs, which should include, but not limited to: actions performed during shift, any abnormal conditions, and outstanding action items.
• Be an active contributor to site electrical safety improvements and improve the team's NEC 70E level of knowledge.
• Provide technical assistance to junior team members as needed.
• Coach less experienced members of the team to improve overall level of knowledge and job satisfaction.
• Identify and pass on any procedural, equipment, and personnel items requiring supervisor or management attention.
Work Hour Expectations - Shifts, Weekends, Overtime, On call?
This position will be for Extended Workweek Night Shift Work
• Shift work is an alternating shift, on a 2-week rotating schedule.
Shift: A Shift - Scheduled for 12 hour shift, Sun – Tues & alternate Wednesdays (Days)
Skills and Qualifications:
Education, Training, Certification(s) and Minimum years of experience required:
• High School Diploma or GED is required; with some college or trade school preferred, apprentice work/study program is a positive.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Software, and Tools:
• Texas Electrician Journeyman License preferred, with the desire to seek a masters.
• Strong knowledge of the NEC 70E as it applies to industrial installations.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution system and single line diagrams.
• Knowledge of standard practices of the Electrical trade.
• Prefer OSHA 10 training.
• Experience and training in the use of digital multimeters to read Voltage, Current (Amps), and Resistance.
• Ability to use testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes and thermal imagers.
• Microsoft Office.
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Benefits
Samsung employees have access to benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), onsite cafeteria, tuition assistance (after 6 months), paid time off, student loan program, wellness incentives, and many more. In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.
U.S. Export Control
This position may require the ability to access information subject to U.S. export control restrictions. If the position requires it, applicants must have the ability to access export-controlled information or be eligible to receive a government authorization to access export-controlled information.
Trade Secrets
By submitting an application, you [applicant] agree[s] not to disclose to Samsung, or induce Samsung to use, any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to any current or previous employer or other person or entity.
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