Automation Software Engineer, Central Maintenance (JR14194)

STMicroelectronics Asia Pacific Pte Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

STMicroelectronics Asia Pacific Pte Ltd is seeking an Automation Software Engineer to develop and support software solutions that enable automation, data acquisition, process control, and equipment integration in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment.

You will work closely with equipment engineering, process engineering, production, quality, and DTIT teams to improve tool uptime, process stability, traceability, yield, and overall tool performance while building dashboards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field.
• 1-3 years of software development, automation, or semiconductor manufacturing support.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C#, C++, Java.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize automation and equipment control software for semiconductor manufacturing systems.
• Support integration of production tools, test equipment, sensors, databases, MES, and factory host systems.
• Monitor, debug, and troubleshoot automation software, interfaces, and manufacturing applications to ensure stable operation.
• Analyze process and equipment data to identify abnormalities, improve performance, and support root-cause analysis.
• Contribute to equipment qualification (User Acceptance Testing), software validation, and deployment of new automation solutions or upgrades.
• Document software logic, interface specifications, change records, and operating procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, cycle time, quality, reliability, cost, and safety.

Skills

Python

C#

C++

Java

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Software Engineering, Electronics, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related technical field

Tools

PLCs

MES

SECS/GEM

Databases

Equipment interfaces

Job description

Your role

As an Automation Software Engineer, you will develop and support software solutions that enable automation, data acquisition, process control, and equipment integration in a high-volumesemiconductor manufacturingenvironment. You will work closely with equipment engineering, process engineering, production, quality, and DTIT teams to improve tool uptime (e.g. ALTS, SAM Machines, DAP/DAS, CPS etc), process stability, traceability, yield, and overall tool performance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize automation and equipment control software for (DAP/DAS, ALTS, SAM Machines etc) semiconductor manufacturing systems.


• Support integration of production tools, test equipment, sensors, databases, MES, and factory host systems.


• Monitor, debug, and troubleshoot automation software, interfaces, and manufacturing applications to ensure stable operation.


• Analyze process and equipment data to identify abnormalities, improve performance, and support root-cause analysis.


• Contribute to equipment qualification (User Acceptance Testing), software validation, and deployment of new automation solutions or upgrades.


• Document software logic, interface specifications, change records, and operating procedures.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, cycle time, quality, reliability, cost, and safety.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Software Engineering, Electronics, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.


• 1-3 years of experience in software development, automation, industrial control systems, or semiconductor manufacturing support.


• Strong programming skills in one or more languages such as Python, C#, C++, Java, or similar.


• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing systems such as PLCs, MES, SECS/GEM, databases, and equipment interfaces is a strong advantage.


• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues and perform root-cause analysis CAPA.


• Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across engineering and production functions.


• Ability to work in a structured, fast-paced cleanroom environment.


• Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to grow technically in a semiconductor manufacturing setting.


• Internship, project, or hands-on experience in semiconductor automation or test software is an advantage.


• Build and maintain customized dashboards and reports to monitor system health, throughput, and utilization


• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft office suite