URGENT | Equipment Automation Engineer – Semiconductor Manufacturing

ALPHA X TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-tech manufacturing technology firm in Singapore seeks an Equipment Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement AI-driven automation solutions. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience in the semiconductor industry, skills in equipment integration, and knowledge of SECS/GEM protocols. Strong technical skills and fluency in Mandarin for stakeholder communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of experience in the semiconductor or solar industry.
• Proven experience in equipment integration and automation development.
• Knowledge of relational databases, especially Oracle and DB2.

Responsibilities

• Contribute in Equipment Automation System (EAS) Implementation.
• Gather client factory automation requirements and document.
• Design equipment automation scenarios and communicate with clients.

Skills

Equipment integration

Automation development

SECS/GEM protocol knowledge

C/C++, C#, Visual Basic, Java knowledge

Factory automation technology understanding

Communication skills in English

Fluency in Mandarin

Education

Degree in Electronics or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Alpha X is an innovative high-tech manufacturing technology company pioneering the integration of advanced automation, transportation and AI-driven solutions to revolutionize traditional manufacturing processes. We harness the power of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics to optimize production efficiency, enhance product quality, and foster sustainability across diverse high-tech industries.

The Role

Are you a driven individual passionate about disruptive technologies and driving cost reduction and business growth in the Semiconductor industry? Join us as a Equipment Automation Engineer at Alpha X Technology, where you'll play a pivotal role in design, development, testing and implementation of the tailored AI driven digitalization and automation solutions.

What you will do:

• Contribute in Equipment Automation System (EAS) Implementation
• Gathering detail client factory automation requirement and document
• Generate Equipment Driver – including Equipment SECS/GEM documentation study, define related protocol Stream and Functions, conduct equipment characterization
• Design and finalize the equipment automation scenario, construct event flow diagram and communicate with client for final buyoff. These include linkage with MES, EAP Operators and other peripheral/application (eg. RFID reader, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Recipe management System(RMS), etc)
• EAS Development, and Integration testing with Equipment simulation
• Final acceptance test with Equipment guided with Test plan finalized and approved.
• Hardware architecture design, setup and configuration for EAS project implementation
• Coordinate and interaction with both external & internal parties including IT department, users and equipment vendor.
• Troubleshoot and fix automation software and interface problems.
• With proven technical skill, product knowledge and quality awareness, you may involve in EAS core modules enhancement and development.
• Involve/doing DEMO of EAS product to customer

What you need to have:

• Degree in Electronics, Mechanical Engineering or any equivalent discipline.
• 3 - 5 years of related working experience in semiconductor or solar industry.
• Proven experience in equipment integration and automation development, and Semiconductor Automation standards such as SECS/GEM protocol (eg. E30, E37, GEM300, and SEMI PV2)
• Knowledgeable of C/C++, C#, Visual Basic, Java, CORBA, Windows MFC Application development.
• Understand factory automation technology and familiar with various semiconductor equipment types.
• Proven experience in working with cleanroom automated equipment, knowledgeable cleanroom work environment and requirements.
• Added advantage if you have:
• Knowledgeable of relational database especially Oracle and DB2.
• Good knowledge of Industry 4.0 and IOT.
• Good communication and documentation skills in English.
• Fluency in Mandarin essential for effective communication with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

You’ll only be the right candidate if you are aligned to our values and culture:

• Collaborative entrepreneurial spirit
• Winning through customers
• High ethical standards, openness and trust
• Expectations for results
• Respect and value people

If you believe you match our values and have the experience we’re looking for, then apply! We can’t wait to hear from you.