Automation Development Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy hardware-based automation solutions to enhance manufacturing efficiency, equipment uptime, and process stability across SIP and SSD assembly/test operations
• Lead end-to-end automation projects, including requirement gathering, feasibility studies, vendor selection, detailed design reviews, shipment and installation planning, qualification, and release-to-production
• Integrate new equipment and subsystems into existing factory automation systems (e.g., SECS/GEM, E84, AMHS) with strong understanding of 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 convert operational needs into technical specifications
• Manage equipment upgrades, retrofits, and automation improvement initiatives for production systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation issues such as sensor failures, communication errors, and equipment interface problems
• Ensure all automation designs and implementations comply with factory standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation including system architecture, wiring diagrams, test plans, and validation reports to support long-term system sustainability

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or 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 SECS/GEM, E84, and semiconductor equipment integration standards
• Familiarity with AMHS systems, material handling automation, or machine-to-machine communication
• Experience in project management, including planning, scheduling, vendor coordination, and cross-functional collaboration
• Exposure to MES, factory control systems, or data acquisition platforms used in semiconductor environments
• Experience working in cleanroom environments and understanding semiconductor safety requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of robotics integration, end-effectors, and automated handling systems
• Strong mechanical design knowledge, especially for custom-built automation equipment
• Experience in PC and/or PLC programming (Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi) or equipment control systems

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication skills for collaboration with global, cross-functional teams, vendors, and manufacturing stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple automation projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on reliability, quality, and manufacturing sustainability
• Proactive, hands-on problem-solving mindset with strong ownership