Executive Assistant & R&D Operations Coordinator

Executive Assistant & R&D Operations Coordinator

San Jose, California, United States

Advancing the World's Technology Together

Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you'll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what's possible and powering the future.

We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We're dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we're building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

• Provide comprehensive executive support, including complex calendar management and strategic resource allocation.
• Manage domestic and international business travel for executives and handle executive expense reports and corporate card reconciliation.
• Coordinate logistics for HQ executives, VIP visitors, and technical leads.
• Maintain and update critical team documentation, including seating charts, organizational charts, and shared administrative files.
• Facilitate bilingual (Korean-English) communication and coordination between HQ in Korea and the US subsidiary.
• Provide ad hoc administrative and operational support to executives and the broader organization as business needs arise.

• Manage tracking, allocation, and documentation for R&D budgets, including justifications for lab expansions, headcount increases, and critical infrastructure.
• Facilitate daily lab operations by collaborating with project managers and engineering leads to improve workflow efficiency and software stack development processes.
• Oversee the procurement, tracking, and lifecycle management of lab assets, including specialized engineering hardware, test equipment, and software licenses.
• Submit and track business requests across budget, purchasing, visitor access, IT, and facilities.

• Coordinate new hire onboarding/offboarding, including R&D engineering setup of user accounts and asset assignment.
• Track R&D project assignments (HC) to ensure accurate resource allocation.
• Plan and execute team workshops, offsites, and team-building activities.
• Manage cross-departmental schedules and action items, following up on project progress with Finance, Procurement, HR, and IT.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for team members, providing guidance on internal policies, administrative matters, and workplace life.

• Proven experience in administrative support or operations, preferably within an R&D, engineering, or high-tech lab environment.
• Solid understanding of R&D budgets, procurement workflows, and asset management tracking.
• Familiarity with engineering team operations and account provisioning.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities efficiently.
• Ability to apply professional concepts and company policies to resolve routine issues and support decision-making through data collection and analysis.

• Interpersonal skills with an approachable and positive demeanor, capable of building strong relationships across all levels of the organization.

Hourly Base Pay Rate

$80,000 - $108,000 USD

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Our Commitment to Innovation and Fairness

At Samsung Semiconductor, we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the recruitment process to enhance efficiency. However, AI is used as a support tool, not a final decision-maker. All hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team and hiring managers to ensure every candidate is evaluated fairly and holistically.