Research Engineer/ Senior Research Engineer (FAB System & Automation) (FAB), IME

Role Description

You will be playing a pivotal role in advancing semiconductor fabrication automation. You will be responsible for deploying and optimizing automation frameworks, integrating IoT hardware/software, and enabling seamless communication between Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR), SECS/GEM protocols, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and semiconductor tools.

Key Responsibilities

• MES Integration & Vendor Coordination: Collaborate with vendors to evaluate, configure, and deploy robust communication systems between MES, tools, and AMR.
• Software Development & Web UI Creation: Design and develop intuitive web-based user interface for seamless user interaction, system monitoring, and operational control.
• Automated Data Analytics & Visualization: Generate automated periodic insights, analytics, reports, visualizations, and alerts to support real-time decision-making processes.
• System Maintenance & Optimization: Conduct periodic data integrity checks, implement automated failure alerts, troubleshoot system issues, and enhance automation frameworks with innovative features for existing and new systems.
• Semiconductor Fab Automation: Responsible for proposing/developing/implementing/maintaining IOT automation systems collecting/cleaning/restructuring equipment data and storage in data management system. Create equipment and operator interface enabling the ease of user entry with digital recording

Job Requirements

• Degree in Microelectronics/Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or equivalent
• Technical Proficiency: Strong programming skills in PHP, JavaScript, Python, or other languages commonly used in web technologies and semiconductor automation.
• Data Analysis & Automation Expertise: Experience in data synthesis, reasoning, and analysis, with a keen ability to develop automation solutions for complex processes. Experience in AMHS (Automated Material Handling System) is a plus.
• Industry Knowledge: Preferably 1-3 years of MES system administration experience in semiconductor process modules, equipment engineering, or digital transformation/ automation.