AMHS Engineer

VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (VSMC); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Pte Ltd (VSMC) seeks an experienced AMHS System Integration Engineer to design, develop, and optimize software systems supporting our Automated Material Handling System within a semiconductor manufacturing environment.

The role blends software engineering, system integration, and factory automation to ensure seamless material movement and uninterrupted production performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in IT/CS/Engineering with software/system integration focus.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial automation, manufacturing systems, AMHS, or semiconductor environments.
• Experience with AMHS concepts and integration of MCS/XMS/MES systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement integrated AMHS solutions to optimize workflows and system efficiency.
• Manage and support daily operation of XMS and MCS.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve software and system issues for high availability.

Skills

C/C++/Java

SQL

VBA

HTML5

Software integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/EE/ME

Tools

VMware

Linux

Nginx

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About Us:

VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Pte Ltd (VSMC), a joint venture between Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS) and NXP Semiconductor has started construction on a 300mm wafer manufacturing facility in Singapore.

We are looking for committed, resilient and passionate talents to launch a promising future that power the next generation devices and systems.

If you share the same passion to pursue excellence, join us to make an impact and be part of something special!

We are seeking an experienced AMHS System Integration Engineer to design, develop, and optimize software systems supporting our Automated Material Handling System (AMHS) within a semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role combines software engineering, system integration, factory automation, and operational support to ensure seamless material movement and uninterrupted production performance.

If you are passionate about automation, enjoy solving complex system challenges, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we would like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement integrated AMHS solutions to optimize manufacturing workflows and system efficiency.
• Manage and support the daily operation of Transaction Management Systems (XMS) and Material Control Systems (MCS).
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve software and system issues to ensure high system availability and operational continuity.
• Work closely with manufacturing, automation, IT, equipment engineering, and external vendors to enable seamless system integration and data exchange.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into detailed technical specifications and system solutions.
• Develop, test, and maintain scalable, reliable, and fault-tolerant software applications.
• Ensure software compatibility and connectivity between AMHS equipment and factory systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Support project implementation, upgrades, testing, and deployment activities

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering or technology discipline, with a strong foundation in software development, system integration, automation, and manufacturing technologies.

Technical Skills

• Strong programming capabilities in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, SQL, VBA, and HTML5, with experience developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise or manufacturing software applications, system integrations, and database-driven solutions.

Infrastructure & System Technologies

• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, system architecture, and deployment environments, with hands-on experience in VMware, Linux and Microsoft platforms, Nginx, Docker, and Kubernetes (K8s). Familiarity with high-availability, fault-tolerant, and mission-critical manufacturing systems will be an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in industrial automation, manufacturing systems, AMHS, or semiconductor manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with automation solutions from Daifuku and/or Muratec is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting or integrating systems such as MCS, XMS, MES, or factory automation platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor wafer fabrication or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with AMHS concepts such as OHT, stockers, material tracking, and automated logistics systems.
• Experience leading system implementation, upgrades, or factory automation projects.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC), DevOps practices, and system validation methodologies.