Senior Equipment Automation Engineer (PROMIS Administrator)

Job Description:

PROMIS System Administration:

. Administer and maintain the PROMIS system, including system configuration, user accounts, access rights, roles, and workflow settings.

. Maintain manufacturing data such as products, processes, routes, equipment, recipes, lot information, and production parameters.

. Monitor PROMIS system availability, transaction status, system performance, and data integrity.

. Provide technical support to production, equipment engineering, process engineering, IT, and other system users.

. Manage system changes, enhancements, configuration updates, and version upgrades in accordance with company procedures.

Automation and System Integration:

. Support the design, installation, modification, and integration of automation systems used in semiconductor manufacturing.

. Maintain the interface between PROMIS and manufacturing equipment, MES, PLCs, robots, SCADA, ERP, databases, and other factory systems.

. Support equipment automation interfaces, including SECS/GEM, host communication, data collection, and production transaction flows.

. Work closely with equipment engineering, IT, production, and process teams to ensure smooth integration between manufacturing systems and equipment.

. Analyze system and equipment transactions to identify communication, data mapping, and process-flow issues.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance:

. Diagnose and resolve PROMIS-related issues, including transaction failures, incorrect manufacturing data, workflow errors, system interface problems, and user access issues.

. Support troubleshooting of automation-related problems involving PLCs, robots, SCADA systems, and semiconductor equipment.

. Perform routine system checks, log reviews, health monitoring, and preventive maintenance activities to minimize production downtime.

. Conduct root-cause analysis for recurring system and automation issues and implement effective corrective actions.

. Provide on-call or off-hours support when required by the 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Job Requirements:

. Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

. 1 to 3 years of experience in automation, equipment engineering, manufacturing systems, or a related technical field.

. Exposure to semiconductor manufacturing processes, factory automation, or manufacturing execution systems (MES) will be an added advantage.

. Basic understanding of manufacturing execution systems (MES), preferably PROMIS.

. Knowledge of equipment communication protocols such as SECS/GEM and factory system integration concepts.

. Ability to analyze system issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.

. Willingness to provide support in a dynamic 24/7 manufacturing environment when required.

. Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.