Automation Engineer

COPPERCO TALENT SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CopperCo Talent Services Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to lead AMHS deployment and maintenance within a semiconductor fab.

You will integrate OHT, stockers, and conveyors with the central MCS, supporting on-site installation, FAT/SAT, and system commissioning for the new fab phase. The role requires 3+ years in automation for semiconductor facilities, strong knowledge of SECS/GEM and HSMS, and a proven execution mindset to coordinate with vendors and tackle engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of hands-on automation engineering experience within a semiconductor fabrication facility, focused on AMHS deployment or maintenance.
• Proficiency in standard fab communication protocols (SECS/GEM, HSMS) and familiarity with major MCS platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex timelines, coordinate with third-party vendors, and resolve engineering challenges during active construction and expansion phases.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the integration of AMHS components—including OHT, Stockers, and automated conveyors, with the central MCS.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors and cross-functional teams during on-site installation, FAT/SAT, and system commissioning for the new fab phase.
• Monitor and tune routing algorithms, traffic management, and dispatching rules to maximize throughput and minimize wafer delivery latency.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware-software interface issues, ensuring high availability and reliability of material flow across the cleanroom.
• Ensure AMHS installations adhere to semiconductor cleanroom standards, ergonomic guidelines, and site safety protocols.

Skills

AMHS deployment

Automation engineering

SECS/GEM

HSMS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• System Integration: Oversee the integration of AMHS components—including Overhead Hoist Transports (OHT), Stockers, and automated conveyors, with the central Material Control System (MCS).

• Project Execution: Collaborate with equipment vendors and cross-functional teams during on-site installation, factory/site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), and system commissioning for the new fab phase.

• Performance Optimization: Monitor and tune routing algorithms, traffic management, and dispatching rules to maximize throughput and minimize wafer delivery latency.

• Troubleshooting & Support: Diagnose and resolve hardware-software interface issues, ensuring high availability and reliability of material flow across the cleanroom.

• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all AMHS installations adhere to stringent semiconductor cleanroom standards, ergonomic guidelines, and site safety protocols.

Key Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.

• Experience: 3+ years of hands-on automation engineering experience within a semiconductor fabrication facility, focusing specifically on AMHS deployment or maintenance.

• Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in standard fab communication protocols (SECS/GEM, HSMS) and familiarity with major Material Control System (MCS) platforms.

• Execution Mindset: Demonstrated ability to manage complex timelines, coordinate with third-party vendors, and resolve engineering challenges during active construction and expansion phases.