Software Engineer

SEMI INTEGRATION (S) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SEMI INTEGRATION (S) PTE. LTD. is seeking a Software Engineer to optimize real-time production dispatching, resource allocation, and manufacturing flow in our semiconductor operations. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Production Control, IE, CIM, Automation, and IT teams to improve efficiency.

The role requires hands-on experience with CIM/MES, production planning, and software-based manufacturing solutions, plus strong analytical skills to reduce cycle times and bottlenecks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years in semiconductor manufacturing environment with real-time dispatching or production planning experience.
• Experience with CIM/MES systems (MES, EAP, RMS, scheduling/dispatching) and factory automation platforms.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes and factory operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize real-time dispatching strategies for semiconductor manufacturing operations.
• Monitor and manage production dispatching and lot movement to ensure optimal equipment utilization and production flow.
• Analyze factory performance metrics such as cycle time, throughput, WIP, bottlenecks, queue time, and equipment loading.
• Collaborate with Production Planning and Resource Planning teams to balance capacity, manpower, equipment, and material availability.
• Configure and enhance CIM/MES dispatching rules, production scheduling logic, and manufacturing workflows.
• Support CIM systems and manufacturing automation solutions implementation and optimization.
• Develop software scripts, dashboards, reports, and analytical tools to support real-time production decision making.

Skills

SQL

Python

C#

Java

VBA

Real-time dispatching

Dashboard tools

CI/MES systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

MES

EAP

SECS/GEM knowledge

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to join our semiconductor manufacturing operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing production dispatching, resource allocation, and manufacturing flow in a real-time production environment. This role requires a strong background in semiconductor manufacturing, Industrial Engineering (IE), CIM/MES systems, production planning, and software-based manufacturing solutions.

The engineer will work closely with Manufacturing, Production Control, Industrial Engineering, CIM, Automation, and IT teams to improve equipment utilization, cycle time, throughput, and overall factory efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize real-time dispatching strategies for semiconductor manufacturing operations.
• Monitor and manage production dispatching and lot movement to ensure optimal equipment utilization and production flow.
• Analyze factory performance metrics such as cycle time, throughput, WIP (Work-In-Process), bottlenecks, queue time, and equipment loading.
• Collaborate with Production Planning and Resource Planning teams to balance production capacity, manpower, equipment, and material availability.
• Configure and enhance CIM/MES dispatching rules, production scheduling logic, and manufacturing workflows.
• Support the implementation and optimization of CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing) systems and manufacturing automation solutions.
• Work with Industrial Engineering teams to improve line balancing, capacity planning, process optimization, and operational efficiency.
• Develop software scripts, dashboards, reports, and analytical tools to support real-time production decision making.
• Participate in manufacturing system integration projects involving MES, EAP, APC, scheduling, dispatching, and factory automation systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis for production delays, dispatching conflicts, and resource constraints, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Equipment Engineering, Process Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to support production ramp-up, engineering lots, and urgent customer priorities.
• Ensure compliance with semiconductor manufacturing procedures, quality standards, and operational KPIs.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment (Wafer Fab, Assembly, Test, OSAT, or advanced electronics manufacturing).
• Hands-on experience with real-time dispatching, production control, production planning, or factory scheduling.
• Experience in Industrial Engineering (IE), including capacity planning, line balancing, cycle time reduction, or manufacturing optimization.
• Experience working with CIM/MES systems (e.g., MES, EAP, RMS, scheduling or dispatching systems, factory automation platforms).
• Experience in production resource planning, equipment loading, WIP management, and manufacturing execution.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes and factory operations.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of CIM, MES, EAP, factory automation, and production dispatching systems.
• Good software competency with experience in one or more of the following: SQL
• Python
• C#
• Java
• VBA
• Manufacturing reporting and dashboard tools
• Knowledge of manufacturing optimization, scheduling algorithms, and real-time decision support systems.
• Ability to analyze large production datasets and generate actionable operational insights.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing communication standards (SECS/GEM) is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with wafer fab dispatching systems, production scheduling engines, or advanced planning systems (APS).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints (TOC), or similar operational improvement methodologies.
• Experience participating in CIM integration, MES deployment, factory automation, or smart manufacturing projects.
• Understanding of semiconductor equipment utilization, preventive maintenance coordination, and production constraint management.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing operations and production flow control.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced real-time manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple manufacturing priorities simultaneously.

Why Join Us?

Join a technology-driven semiconductor team where you will play a key role in real-time factory optimization, production dispatching, CIM automation, and smart manufacturing initiatives across advanced semiconductor manufacturing operations.