MES Programmer (Eyelit)

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

Join our team at the Draper Microfabrication Facility (DMF) where we develop and manufacture next-generation microsystems and MEMS devices. We are seeking an MES Programmer to participate in implementation, configuration, and optimization of our Eyelit Manufacturing Execution System (MES). This role will play a critical part in improving visibility into work-in-progress (WIP), production flow, and tool utilization, helping transform how we track and manage microfabrication operations.

You’ll work closely with process engineers, technicians, and production leadership to translate manual and Excel-based tracking methods into automated Eyelit workflows and dashboards. This is a hands-on technical role that combines data integration, logic troubleshooting, and process understanding to ensure the Eyelit MES accurately reflects activity across the fab.


What You’ll Do:
● Develop and maintain Eyelit MES functionality: Build and refine workflows, task sequences, and dashboards that reflect production status, priorities, and throughput.
● Enable real-time fab visibility: Configure Eyelit to show WIP status, equipment availability, and bottlenecks, helping technicians and engineers understand what’s moving through the fab and what needs attention.
● Integrate data from external sources: Support engineers in transitioning Excel based process data into Eyelit, ensuring consistency in data structure and logic.
● Troubleshoot and optimize system logic: Identify and resolve backend issues (ex, task dependencies, logic breaks, incorrect timing data) to maintain data integrity and system performance.
● Collaborate with fab teams: Partner with process engineers and techs to understand workflow needs, translate them into MES functionality, and ensure the system adds value to daily operations.
● Continuously improve: Recommend and implement improvements to Eyelit’s use, including reporting, automation, and usability enhancements to support evolving fab requirements.
● Engage onsite when needed: While hybrid work is possible, periodic onsite presence is essential to understand the fab environment, see how wafers move through production, and validate system performance.


What We Need:
● Experience supporting or programming Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) in a production environment.
Strong technical skills in Python and SQL for scripting, data integration, and backend logic support.
● Analytical and problem solving mindset with attention to process flow and data accuracy.
● Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively with engineers, technicians, and other partners.
Availability during core facility hours (9am–5pm EST) to support production activities.


Highly Desired:
● Hands-on experience with the Eyelit MES platform.
● Experience in MES system rollouts, configuration, or customization.
● Familiarity with microfabrication or semiconductor manufacturing processes.
● Understanding of production workflows, WIP tracking, and tool utilization within a cleanroom environment.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
• Design workflows, craft dashboards or queries, and maintain the ERP System. 
• Write code for integration of complex enterprise software solutions.
• Identify customization, interface, report, and conversion requirements.
• Assist with the creation of test scenarios/scripts, coordinate testing efforts.
• Participates in testing of designed solution and verify/validate results.
• Assist with the creation and delivery of end-user training.
• Provides initial post implementation support to end users on production system.
• Coordinate with other resources to identify, document, resolve issues and assist with data mapping and validation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities
• Skilled as a SQL Database developer/.NET solution architect.
• Strong understanding of materials, logistics, and purchasing workflows.
• Solid understanding of Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse technologies.
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