Foundry Automation Solutions Architect

755 Intel Microelectronics (M) Sdn. Bhd.; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Malaysia’s Penang region seeks a Senior Software Architect to design end-to-end automation solutions for factory operations. You will shape software architectures for MES interfaces, edge computing, and OT integration, collaborating with operations, IT, and engineering to translate manufacturing needs into scalable, production-ready platforms.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership in distributed systems, microservices, and industrial protocols (OPC-UA, MQTT, REST/gRPC).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience designing and delivering complex software or distributed systems.
• Experience with software architecture, distributed systems, event-driven platforms, microservices, or industrial automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end automation solutions, software architectures, and integration frameworks.
• Define interfaces, protocols, APIs, and architecture patterns for factory automation platforms.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and drive technical pathfinding for new capabilities.
• Partner with factory stakeholders to understand requirements and prioritize automation solutions.
• Guide development, validation, deployment, and adoption of automation capabilities.
• Support technology transfers, HVM readiness, and factory enablement initiatives.

Skills

Software architecture

Distributed systems

Industrial automation

Microservices

OPC-UA

MQTT

REST/gRPC

Docker

Kubernetes

Edge computing

Kafka

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Edge computing

Job description

Job Details

Transform the Future of Semiconductor Manufacturing Intel is transforming its backend manufacturing network operations toward autonomous, lights-out manufacturing. We are building the next generation of factory automation platforms that enable intelligent, scalable, and highly efficient operations across Intel's global backend manufacturing network. In this role, you will architect and deliver software solutions spanning MES, equipment automation, robotics, material handling systems, edge computing, Industrial IoT, and AI-enabled factory capabilities. You will work closely with factory operations, technology development, IT, and engineering teams to translate manufacturing requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end automation solutions, software architectures, and integration frameworks.
• Define interfaces, protocols, APIs, and architecture patterns for factory automation platforms.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and drive technical pathfinding for new capabilities.
• Partner with factory stakeholders to understand requirements and prioritize automation solutions.
• Guide development, validation, deployment, and adoption of automation capabilities.
• Support technology transfers, high-volume manufacturing (HVM) readiness, and factory enablement initiatives.

Impact Success in this role will be measured by

• Reducing manual factory touchpoints and increasing factory autonomy.
• Improving throughput, equipment utilization, quality, and cycle time.
• Accelerating deployment and adoption of automation capabilities.
• Enabling successful technology development, transfer, and foundry customer engagements.
• Delivering scalable, reusable solutions that drive operational excellence across Intel factories.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience designing and delivering complex software or distributed systems.
• Experience with software architecture, distributed systems, event-driven platforms, microservices, or industrial automation solutions.
• Knowledge of industrial communication standards such as SECS/GEM, GEM300, OPC-UA, MQTT, REST, or gRPC.
• Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, industrial automation, robotics, or Industry 4.0 environments.
• Knowledge of MES, AMHS, AGV/AMR systems, or factory automation platforms.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, edge computing, or cloud-native architectures.
• Familiarity with Kafka, AI/ML-enabled automation, and OT cybersecurity.

Job Type: Experienced Hire

Shift: Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location: Malaysia, Penang

Additional Locations: Malaysia, Kulim

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust N/A

Work Model for this Role This role will require an on-site presence.

* Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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