Senior Engineer - Material Handling Automation

Infineon Technologies AG; Singapore; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the power semiconductor industry is seeking an Application Owner for Material Handling Automation. This role involves overseeing MHA applications, managing local and global consulting in production, and leading project teams. Successful candidates will have a strong background in automation, semiconductor processes, and project management, along with a relevant degree. Join us to shape the future of energy-efficient and automated solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in factory automation and semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Strong project management background in application development.
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as local and global Application Owner for MHA applications.
• Lead project teams ensuring efficient execution.
• Translate user requirements into tailored MHA solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management

Knowledge sharing

Automation solution design

Technical negotiation

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer/Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Material Control Systems

SEMI Standards

SECS/GEM protocols

Job description

Are you an entrepreneurial thinker, creative problem solver and like to drive things forward? Your talent as a networker makes it easy for you to work with many different types of people? At Infineon we have the size, the competence and the faith in innovation to shape the power semiconductor industry. Seize the chance to come on board and become part of our success story!

In your new role you will:

• Act as the local and global Application Owner (AO) for assigned Material Handling Automation (MHA) applications.
• Represent the local site as a technical advisor on MHA topics, collaborating closely with the global team in Europe and Asia-Pacific regions.
• Oversee and manage local and global customer consulting in the Production environment.
• Lead and guide smaller project teams, ensuring efficient project execution and delivery.
• Translate user requirements into tailored MHA solutions.
• Take responsibility for transferring existing solutions from other sites to the local site.
• Actively contribute to knowledge sharing across both local and global teams, fostering continuous improvement.
• Implement new features into existing applications and develop innovative automation solutions, adhering to approved technologies and Infineon’s FI architectural guidelines.
• Conduct Automation Capability Management (TOS/ACM) testing and engage in technical negotiations with equipment vendors.
• Perform functional testing of MHA components prior to their rollout into production.
• Foster best practice exchange with global team members to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage documentation work in EA.
• Oversee and manage external onsite/offsite development teams.

You are best equipped for this task if you have:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer/Software Engineering, or a related Engineering field (such as Electrical, Electronic, Microelectronics, or Semiconductor Technology).
• Proven experience in factory automation solution design, semiconductor manufacturing processes, and systems.
• Strong project management background with expertise in application development within Manufacturing IT systems.
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor automation, including material handling, Material Control Systems (MCS), material identification, and storage systems.
• Advanced knowledge of semiconductor equipment integration, with familiarity in SEMI Standards and SECS/GEM protocols.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive mindset for supporting production environments, with a commitment to a zero-defect approach.
• Solid understanding of existing automation solutions and their applications.

#WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization.
As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener.
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