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.