Manufacturing Engineer

Tata Electronics (TEPL); Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Electronics (TEPL) is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer to enable highly automated semiconductor wafer fabrication operations. The role focuses on developing, optimizing, and supporting MES, dispatching engines, WIP tools, data integration platforms, and dashboards.

The ideal candidate understands fab workflows, excels in system integration, and can collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, CIM, IT, and Quality teams to drive continuous improvement and robust manufacturing

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a related engineering field with strong analytical skills.
• Experience in semiconductor fabs and MES environments is required.
• Proven ability to gather requirements and drive system improvements with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with a bias for continuous improvement.
• Ability to operate in a 24x7 manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support MES and fab-wide systems including FDC, APC, OCAP, RMS, TMS, ERP, RTD, AMHS daily.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to develop requirements and improve performance.
• Ensure system stability, high availability, and robust monitoring for operations.
• Integrate MES with AMHS, equipment interfaces, ERP, CRM, and reporting platforms.
• Develop dashboards, scripts, and tools to reduce cycle time and improve throughput.
• Participate in deployment of new MES modules and system upgrades; execute ramp readiness.

Skills

Semiconductor manufacturing

System integration

Data analytics

Python SQL scripting

Stakeholder management

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields

Tools

SiView MES

SECS/GEM

EDA

AMHS

ERP

Job description

Role Overview

The Manufacturing Systems Engineer plays a critical role in enabling highly automated, efficient, and world-class semiconductor wafer fabrication operations. This role focuses on developing, optimizing, and supporting manufacturing information systemsincluding MES, dispatching/scheduling engines, WIP management tools, data integration platforms, and reporting dashboards.

The ideal candidate understands fab workflows, is skilled in system integration, and can collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, CIM, IT, and Quality teams to ensure smooth manufacturing execution and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. MES Manufacturing System Support

• Support day-to-day operations of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and interconnected fab-wide manufacturing support systems like FDC, APC, OCAP, RMS, TMS, ERP, RTD, AMHS, etc.
• You will be responsible for one or more manufacturing systems.
• In this role, you will lead and collaborate with IT and other relevant stakeholders and end-users for developing requirements, enabling a high-performance robust system, training and continual improvements
• Ensure system stability, performance, and high availability for 24x7 fab operations.

2. System Integration Automation

• Integrate MES with factory automation systems (AMHS), equipment interfaces (SECS/GEM, EDA), engineering systems, ERP, CRM, Quality/Test systems, and reporting platforms.
• Collaborate with IT teams on data flows, system architecture, and interface reliability.
• Develop or support solutions for automated decision-making, workflow automation, and rule-based processing.

3. Operational Excellence Continuous Improvement

• Analyze WIP movement, cycle time, bottlenecks, and system performance to identify improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, and Industrial Engineering on optimizing fab operations.
• Develop tools, scripts, dashboards, or applications to improve visibility, reduce cycle time, and enhance throughput.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, RCA, OEE improvements).

4. Issue Resolution Root Cause Analysis

• Respond to manufacturing system issues impacting production.
• Perform structured troubleshooting across MES, dispatching logic, system interfaces, and fab workflow logic.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective preventive actions (CAPA).
• Document all changes, issues, and improvements in a controlled environment.

5. Project Execution

• Support deployment of new MES modules, upgrades, and system enhancements.
• Lead/participate in fab ramp readiness activities including route setup, automation readiness, system testing, and cutovers.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external vendors for deployments and validations.
• Ensure proper documentation, version control, and adherence to change management processes.

Essential Attributes

• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, WIP movement, equipment workflows, and fab operations.
• Good grasp of manufacturing systems architectureMES, interfaces, automation, and data systems.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Team player with proactive learning and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and support activities in a 24x7 fab environment.
• Familiarity with scripting or automation tools (Python, SQL, shell scripting) is a plus.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.

Preferred Experience

• 310 years of experience in semiconductor fabs in roles such as:
  • Manufacturing Systems / MES Engineer
  • CIM / Factory Automation Engineer
  • Industrial Engineering
  • WIP/Dispatch Engineering
  • Production/Manufacturing Engineering
• Experience with global MES platforms (e.g., SiView MES, or similar).
• Exposure to factory automation environments, AMHS, equipment integration, dispatching/scheduling logic.
• Knowledge of SEMI standards (SECS/GEM, EDA, E40, E90) is advantageous.
• Experience with data analytics tools or software development is a plus.