Research Engineer/ Senior Research Engineer (FAB System & Automation) (FAB), IME

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in semiconductor technology is seeking a talented individual to play a crucial role in fabrication automation. This position involves optimizing automation frameworks, integrating IoT systems, and ensuring effective communication within factory systems. Ideal candidates should have programming skills and experience in MES, and they will contribute to enhancing operational efficiency and real-time data analysis.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in PHP, JavaScript, Python or similar.
• 1-3 years MES system administration experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of communication systems in automation.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and optimize automation frameworks in semiconductor fabrication.
• Collaborate with vendors for MES integration and automation solutions.
• Conduct periodic data integrity checks and troubleshoot system issues.

Skills

PHP

JavaScript

Python

Data Analysis

Automation

Communication Protocols

Tools

Windows

Linux

Job description

Role Description

You will be playing a pivotal role in advancing semiconductor fabrication automation. You will be responsible for deploying and optimizing automation frameworks, integrating IoT hardware/software, and enabling seamless communication between Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR), SECS/GEM protocols, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and semiconductor tools.

Key Responsibilities

MES Integration & Vendor Coordination:Collaborate with vendors to evaluate, configure, and deploy robust communication systems between MES, tools, and AMR.
Software Development & Web UI Creation:Design and develop intuitive web-based user interface for seamless user interaction, system monitoring, and operational control.
Automated Data Analytics & Visualization:Generate automated periodic insights, analytics, reports, visualizations, and alerts to support real-time decision-making processes.
System Maintenance & Optimization:Conduct periodic data integrity checks, implement automated failure alerts, troubleshoot system issues, and enhance automation frameworks with innovative features for existing and new systems.
Semiconductor Fab Automation:Responsible for proposing/developing/implementing/maintaining IOT automation systems collecting/cleaning/restructuring equipment data and storage in data management system. Create equipment and operator interface enabling the ease of user entry with digital recording

Job Requirements

Technical Proficiency:Strong programming skills in PHP, JavaScript, Python, or other languages used in web technologies and semiconductor automation.
Data Analysis & Automation Expertise:Experience in data synthesis, reasoning, and analysis, with a keen ability to develop automation solutions for complex processes. Experience in AMHS (Automated Material Handling System) is a plus.
Industry Knowledge:Preferably 1-3 years of MES system administration experience in semiconductor process modules, equipment engineering, or digital transformation/ automation.
Communication Systems & Networking:Solid understanding of communication protocols between semiconductor tools and factory automation systems (SECS/GEM, AMHS, MES).
Operating Systems & Tools:Familiarity with a variety of operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.) and automation software.