Senior PROMIS MES Engineer (VAX/VMS)

Lumentum Operations LLC; Towcester; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumentum Operations LLC seeks a Senior PROMIS MES Engineer to support and optimize PROMIS MES on VAX/VMS systems, working with manufacturing and IT teams. The role emphasizes reliability, performance, and collaboration in a high‑volume semiconductor environment.

Required hands‑on PROMIS/MES expertise, VMS administration, and strong scripting skills, with a focus on system uptime and DR preparedness. Strong communication is essential for cross‑functional support.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience supporting PROMIS MES in a VAX/VMS environment.
• Expert-level knowledge of PROMIS architecture and manufacturing workflows.
• Strong experience with PROMIS System Monitoring, Datalink configuration and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with OpenVMS DCL scripting and PROMIS Interactive Scripts.
• Experience supporting high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support the PROMIS MES environment on VAX/VMS platforms.
• Configure PROMIS components including Datalink, Interactive Scripts, and core modules.
• Develop and troubleshoot VMS DCL scripts for admin tasks and automation.
• Support deployments, upgrades, and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, process, and operations teams to improve systems.
• Document operational procedures and participate in DR planning and recovery.

Skills

OpenVMS DCL scripting

PROMIS Datalink

PROMIS Interactive Scripts

VAX/VMS system administration

SQL (Oracle/MS SQL)

Linux system administration

C# ASP.Net development

PROMIS architecture

System monitoring & maintenance

DCL scripting

Tools

PROMIS Datalink

PROMIS Interactive Scripts

OpenVMS DCL

Apache/IIS

Oracle/MS SQL

Linux

PROMIS components (ASPC, TMS, AE, RTI)

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Job Description: Senior PROMIS MES Engineer (VAX/VMS) Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior PROMIS MES Engineer with extensive hands‑on expertise supporting and administering PROMIS Manufacturing Execution System (MES) in a VAX/VMS environment. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge of PROMIS architecture, VMS system administration, and semiconductor manufacturing operations, with the ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize mission‑critical manufacturing systems. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and availability of the PROMIS MES platform while supporting manufacturing operations and collaborating with engineering, IT, and production teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support the PROMIS MES environment running on VAX/VMS platforms.
• Configure, maintain, and support PROMIS components including: Datalink Interactive Scripts (Interactive with DCL) GUI via Apache Server Other core PROMIS modules (ASPC, TMS, AE, RTI) and utilities ODS (Operational Data Store) XML Gateway
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot VMS DCL scripts used for system administration, automation, and operational support.
• Support production deployments, upgrades, system changes, and maintenance activities.
• Work closely with manufacturing engineers, process engineers, and operations teams to implement system improvements.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures and technical documentation.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning, backup, and system recovery activities.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, database, and application teams to ensure system reliability and performance.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands‑on experience supporting PROMIS MES in a VAX/VMS environment.
• Expert‑level knowledge of PROMIS architecture and manufacturing workflows.
• Strong experience with:
• PROMIS System Monitoring System Administration and Maintenance
• Datalink configuration and troubleshooting
• Interactive Scripts
• Knowledge of Apache and IIS
• Production support and troubleshooting
• Strong proficiency with OpenVMS DCL (Digital Command Language), including developing, modifying, and troubleshooting DCL command procedures and batch jobs.
• Hands‑on experience creating, maintaining, and debugging PROMIS Interactive Scripts.
• Extensive experience with PROMIS Datalink, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting high‑volume semiconductor manufacturing environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex production issues under time‑sensitive conditions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SQL, including querying and troubleshooting manufacturing data (Oracle MS SQL).
• Working knowledge of Linux system administration.
• DCL & PCL Scripting.
• RTI & TP.
• Experience with C# ASP.Net development or application support.
• Experience integrating PROMIS with enterprise applications and manufacturing systems.
• Knowledge of MES architecture, factory automation, and manufacturing data flows e.g. Building Routes, Familiarity with PPROds Structures.
• Experience participating in system migrations, upgrades, or modernization initiatives.

Desired Skills

• Deep understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic capabilities.
• Ability to work independently in a production support environment.
• Excellent documentation and process improvement skills.
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to support cross‑functional manufacturing teams.
• Experience supporting legacy manufacturing systems while contributing to modernization efforts.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• Electronics Manufacturing
• High‑Tech Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

This position is ideal for a highly experienced PROMIS professional with deep expertise in VAX/VMS environments, OpenVMS DCL scripting, PROMIS Datalink, and Interactive Scripts, who can ensure the continued reliability and performance of a mission‑critical manufacturing execution system while supporting future modernization initiatives.

Pay Range: P60-USA-1 :$112,050.00 - $160,050.00 Disclaimer: Final base salary for the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job location, where work will be performed, qualifications, work history and relevant experience.

With our continual goal of making Lumentum a best place to work for our employees, we strive to offer employees competitive total compensation packages, which may include annual bonus, commission for certain sales roles, equity, and health and welfare benefits.

Lumentum is illuminating the networks of tomorrow with advanced photonic technologies that enable AI, data centers, telecom, industrial, and sensing applications. As AI accelerates the global demand for bandwidth and energy efficiency, we deliver the building blocks that keep data moving reliably, efficiently, and at massive scale. Our optical products support AI and compute infrastructure, cloud and DCI environments, metro and long‑haul networks, while our lasers drive breakthroughs in precision manufacturing and sensing. For nearly five decades, Lumentum has been at the intersection of light and innovation. What began as a vision with JDS Uniphase to harness the power of photonics has evolved into a global force driving the communication infrastructure of tomorrow. At Lumentum, we’re building more than a business—we’re building a team of passionate innovators whose drive to collaborate, create, and connect the world fuels everything we do. We are part of the AI technology revolution and we are illuminating the path forward. Headquartered in San Jose, California, we operate worldwide through a network of R&D, manufacturing, and sales locations.