Senior Engineer, Equipment Engineering
Core
Wafer Fab Automation Engineer serving as the technical bridge between wafer-fab operations, equipment engineering, and automation development teams to deploy, integrate, and maintain robotics and AMHS systems.
Role type
Senior IC automation engineer (robotics & AMHS)
Builds
Next-generation automation strategies for wafer handling, tool-tending robots, and overhead transport (OHT) systems within semiconductor manufacturing facilities.
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Factory automation
Required skills
Robotics engineering, AMHS/OHT system engineering, PLC/SCADA/HMI knowledge, CAD interpretation, root-cause analysis, SEMI standards compliance, mechanical/electrical aptitude
Preferred skills
Robot programming (cobots/mobile robots), FOUP handling, reliability engineering, automation integrator experience
Technologies
PLCs, SCADA, HMI, CAD tools, OHT systems, AMHS infrastructure
Responsibilities
Act as liaison between fab operations and robotics development teams; oversee integration and optimization of tool-tending robotic systems; manage OHT system performance and material flow; conduct feasibility assessments and simulations; develop system requirements and technical documentation; collaborate with vendors on upgrades and maintenance planning.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC