Engineer - Equipment Automation / CIM

Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure stable communication between equipment and host systems - Tools: GPTC UFO-300, AMAT charger, Evatec Hexagon, LAM sabre, Althete BM-1310W
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues when equipment fails to connect or respond to host commands
• Perform sustaining activities to support daily manufacturing operations
• Ensure equipment capability and integration within PPC, RMS, and FDC systems
• Work with Inficon FDC system for fault detection and classification to improve process control
• Conduct Equipment Automation testing, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Collaborate closely with IT CIM teams to analyze tool output data, identify data linkages, and implement data-driven solutions/innovations
• Monitor system performance and implement corrective actions when necessary

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering/ Information Technology/ Computer Science or equivalent
• 2-3 years of experience in the semiconductor industry or in a manufacturing plant with automation
• Good understanding of SECS/GEM communication protocol in semiconductor equipment
• Familiarity with factory automation systems such as PPC, RMS, and FDC
• Experience with Inficon FDC system for fault detection and classification
• Basic programming knowledge (e.g., Python, C++, scripting) is an added advantage
• Basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking
• Experience in equipment automation or CIM environment is an advantage
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Skills

Manufacturing Operations Management, Troubleshooting, Manufacturing Automation, TCP/IP Protocols, C Language, Information Technology, Computer Science, Collaboration Tools, Python, CIMS, SECS/GEM