Sr. Manufacturing Automation Engineer (42433)

Job Details

Job Location: Milipitas, CA 95035Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $127,967.00 - $188,187.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: Any

TITLE:                        SR. AUTOMATION ENGINEER

FLSA STATUS:          EXEMPT

REPORTS TO:          DIRECTOR APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of Application Development, the Sr. Automation Engineer is responsible for developing models for the Fault Detection and Classification (FDC) and Process Control Systems (PCS) applications for semiconductor equipment using third party software; collecting, analyzing, and validating various types of data; collaborating with MIS, equipment and software vendors for initial network communication development, integration, and maintenance; and monitoring and optimizing FDC system performance. This position is located in Milpitas, California.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops and delivers advanced FDC models and PCS applications for semiconductor equipment using third party software
• Collects, analyzes, validates, and creates reports using various types of data sources; presents findings to other engineers and production teams
• Collaborates with MIS regarding the purchases of equipment and software; meets with vendors and assists with the implementation and validation of new systems
• Administers and maintains ARTIST system, including Oracle DB, ARTIST application servers, and outstanding upload/parse systems
• Monitors and maintains the FDC system; recommends processes or procedures for optimizing the system and improving functionality
• Uses advanced statistical modeling, data analysis, simulations, and algorithms to resolve complex automation issues
• Partners with equipment, manufacturing, process, and QA engineering groups to develop models for equipment performance and wafer yield improvement
• Develops and delivers reporting schemes and process solutions to ensure rapid response time for resolving equipment issues
• Responds to inquiries from other engineering groups regarding automation-related issues and product or device requirements
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level*

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering; Master’s degree preferred
• Five years of experience software or hardware modeling, simulation or algorithms
• Experience with Java, C/C++, Visual Basic, or C#. Web-related GUI programming languages and shell scripting, MATLAB, Linux, Windows OS, Oracle/SQL databases, and SEMI standards
• Knowledge of GEM/SECS interfaces, logic design, semiconductor fabrication processes, time series data analysis, and statistical quality control
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of semiconductor industry principles, practices, and techniques
• Knowledge of FDC systems and PCS applications as they relate to manufacturing equipment systems
• Knowledge and ability to use Java, C/C++, Visual Basic, web-related GUI programming languages and shell scripting, MATLAB, Linux, Windows OS, and Oracle/SQL databases
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications to create spreadsheets, Word documents, and PowerPoint presentations