Design, develop, and implement hardware-based automation solutions to enhance manufacturing efficiency, equipment uptime, and process stability across SIP and SSD assembly and test operations.
Lead automation projects from end-to-end, including requirement gathering, feasibility studies, vendor evaluation, detailed design reviews, shipment and installation planning, qualification activities, and release to production.
Integrate new equipment and subsystems into existing factory automation infrastructure (e.g., SECS/GEM, E84, AMHS interfaces), ensuring proper implementation of equipment control logic, interlocks, and automation sequences to improve safety and throughput.
Work closely with equipment engineering, process engineering, IT, and manufacturing teams to identify automation opportunities and translate operational requirements into clear technical specifications.
Manage hardware upgrades, retrofits, and automation enhancements for production tools and supporting systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve automation-related issues such as sensor failures, communication breakdowns, and equipment interface problems.
Ensure all automation designs and implementations comply with factory standards, safety requirements, and quality regulations.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation including system architecture, wiring diagrams, test plans, and validation reports to support long-term system sustainability.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Approximately 5 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, equipment engineering, or factory automation.
Strong knowledge of automation systems, including sensors, actuators, PLCs, motion control, robotics, and industrial communication protocols.
Hands-on experience with semiconductor equipment communication standards such as SECS/GEM and E84.
Familiarity with AMHS systems, material handling automation, or tool-to-tool communication systems.
Proven experience in project management, including planning, scheduling, vendor coordination, and cross-functional collaboration.
Exposure to MES, factory control systems, or manufacturing data collection platforms within semiconductor environments.
Experience working in cleanroom environments and familiarity with semiconductor equipment safety standards.
Knowledge of robotics integration, end-effectors, and automated handling systems.
Strong mechanical design understanding, especially in custom-built automation equipment for end-to-end manufacturing processes.
Experience in PC and/or PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi) or industrial control systems.