SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Sophic Automation; Kedah; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sophic Automation – Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah, invites applications for a role focused on equipment characterization and EI solutions. You will work with Infineon-defined software to characterize equipment, coordinate with OEMs, and collect NOAK data while developing MES and shopfloor integrations.

The position involves implementing EI, maintaining systems, and identifying automation opportunities across production and supply chain processes within a semiconductor environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, SE, E/E, Mechatronics or related field.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, equipment integration, MES or shopfloor systems is advantageous.
• Good understanding of shopfloor systems: Master Data, WIP Tracking, Material Management.

Responsibilities

• Characterize equipment using Infineon-defined software and tools.
• Coordinate with OEM suppliers on equipment deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Collect data for NOAK equipment and prepare test plans and summaries for FOAK equipment.
• Develop and implement Equipment Integration (EI) solutions for manufacturing equipment.
• Support and enhance EI systems, including patches and system improvements.
• Analyze production and supply chain processes to identify automation opportunities.
• Support equipment connectivity, system integration and troubleshooting on the shop floor.

Skills

Data master

WIP tracking

Material management

Equipment integration

ACM concepts

SECS/GEM interfaces

C#/Java

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics or related field

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

PL/SQL

TIBCO Rendezvous

MSMQ

webMethods

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Sophic Automation – Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah

Perform equipment characterization using Infineon-defined software and tools.

Coordinate and follow up with OEM suppliers on equipment deficiencies and corrective actions.

Collect and maintain required data for Next-of-a-Kind (NOAK) equipment.

Prepare test plans, execute testing and produce test summaries for First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) equipment.

Develop and implement Equipment Integration (EI) solutions for manufacturing equipment.

Support, maintain and enhance EI systems, including patches, bug fixes and system improvements.

Analyse existing production and supply chain processes and identify opportunities for improvement through automation.

Support equipment connectivity, system integration and troubleshooting within the manufacturing/shopfloor environment.

JOB REQUIREMENT

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics or related field.

Preferred Experience: Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, equipment integration, factory automation, MES or shopfloor systems would be an advantage

Good understanding of semiconductor shopfloor systems and processes, including:

• Master Data
• WIP Tracking
• Material Management

Good knowledge of Equipment Integration (EI) concepts and functionalities.

Knowledge of Automation Capabilities Management (ACM) and equipment characterization.

Familiarity with SECS/GEM communication interfaces.

Programming knowledge in C#, Java, XML and XSLT.

Knowledge of middleware technologies such as TIBCO Rendezvous (TibcoRV), MSMQ, webMethods and B2B integration.

Experience working with Windows Server, Unix, Linux and/or Solaris environments.

Knowledge of databases including SQL Server, Oracle and PL/SQL.

Good understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Familiarity with documentation/design tools such as Enterprise Architect and Confluence.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.