Variable Frequency Device (VFD) Technician 74711
Open Up a Bright Future in Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing!
Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a world-class technology leader with 28 years of storied history in the Central Texas area.
We're breaking barriers with help from our outstanding employees!
As a VFD Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring the continuous operation of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) that control rotating equipment across the site. As part of the Maintenance Team—including Network, Generator, and Protection Relay Technicians—you will gain expertise in the various VFD brands and models used onsite.
Samsung's facility operates 24/7, so this role requires availability to respond to emergencies outside of regular working hours.
Here’s How You’ll Make A Difference:
- Develop VFD specifications to ensure proper application and environmental fit, collaborating with the engineering team.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on VFD equipment.
- Adhere to QA/QC standards when commissioning, upgrading, or replacing equipment.
- Conduct inspections to identify hazards, defects, and necessary repairs, ensuring NEC compliance.
- Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures as needed.
- Troubleshoot relay controls, VFDs, and motor control centers, using CMMS to track repairs, inventory, and maintenance.
- Establish and document policies, procedures, and guidelines for plant operations and maintenance.
NOTE: This role requires working from ladders, scaffolds, roofs, and/or inside cleanrooms and these environments can be noisy and/or hot.
Here’s What You’ll Bring to Samsung:
- 2+ years experience working in a field role (prior VFD experience highly preferred)
- High School Diploma or GED is required (Technical school training is preferred)
If you want to be part of a high performing dedicated team, come check us out!
The current base salary range for this role is between $31.00 hr and $52.00 hr. 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.
NOTE: This position is required to be on-site full time.
Benefits
Samsung employees have access to benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), onsite cafeteria, tuition assistance (after 1 year), 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.
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