Greenfield Semiconductor MES & Factory Automation Engineer

Motion Recruitment; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer for a greenfield facility in Peoria, AZ. The role centers on configuring, integrating, and deploying MES and CIM/In-plant automation to support an ATA greenfield semiconductor plant.

The successful candidate will collaborate with vendors and internal teams to scale highly automated factory systems, maintain master data, and ensure data integrity in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• 3-6 years of experience in manufacturing IT, factory automation, or semiconductor manufacturing systems.
• Hands-on experience with MES, CIM/EAP/RMS, automation, logistics, or quality systems.
• Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and shop floor operations.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure, test, and support MES and related manufacturing systems.
• Integrate MES with CIM/EAP, automation systems (AMHS/OHT), quality systems, and ERP.
• Manage system interfaces and data flows (lot tracking, WIP, recipes, dispatching logic).
• Maintain manufacturing master data (process flows, equipment, materials, recipes).
• Troubleshoot system issues impacting manufacturing operations and data integrity.
• Collaborate with vendors (e.g., AMAT) and cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality, IT, automation).
• Participate in system design reviews and requirement definition.
• Document system functionality, enhancements, and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MES

CIM/EAP/RMS

Automation systems

AMHS/OHT

Applied Materials

Job description

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer for a greenfield facility in Peoria, AZ. The role centers on configuring, integrating, and deploying MES and CIM/In-plant automation to support an ATA greenfield semiconductor plant.

The successful candidate will collaborate with vendors and internal teams to scale highly automated factory systems, maintain master data, and ensure data integrity in a dynamic manufacturing environment.