Automation Engineer
Core
Drive labor efficiency improvements within assigned process clusters through innovative automation solutions in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
Role type
Senior IC Automation Engineer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Automated equipment, process flow improvements, and production release solutions for semiconductor manufacturing.
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Industrial automation
Required skills
Project management, process flow analysis, equipment layout optimization, vendor collaboration, ROI evaluation, safety/ergonomics assessment, test condition definition, data analysis, systematic problem-solving
Preferred skills
Semiconductor industry knowledge, automation background, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Automation equipment, control devices, instruments, decision-making analysis tools
Responsibilities
Identify gaps and improvement opportunities in process flows and equipment layouts; Organize brainstorming sessions to generate improvement ideas; Evaluate proposals based on ROI, quality, and safety/ergonomics impact; Design automation solutions through benchmarking and vendor collaboration; Select suppliers and partner to design solutions; Plan and manage projects within scope, budget, and timelines; Lead implementation of automation solutions through production release; Serve as primary interface with automation vendors; Direct engineering activities for development, procurement, installation, and calibration of equipment; Define test conditions and oversee operational, functional, and performance phases; Analyze test data and prepare technical reports.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC