Intelligent Manufacturing Engineer at Actalent Phoenix, AZ

Actalent; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Stock options

Profit-sharing programs

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Intelligent Manufacturing Engineer based in Phoenix, AZ. This position focuses on optimizing the manufacturing process, ensuring equipment flows efficiently, and analyzing data to meet production demands.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Industrial or related engineering and 1-5 years of experience, preferably in semiconductor manufacturing. The work environment is fast-paced and collaborative, with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of relevant experience in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing science and process optimization.
• Ability to analyze data to enhance equipment and process flow.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize tools and dispatching logic.
• Manage and coordinate activities for Manufacturing Specialists.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions.

Skills

Manufacturing science

Optimization algorithms

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in SQL

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related fields

Job description

Intelligent Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Phoenix, AZ

We are seeking an Intelligent Manufacturing Engineer with a strong understanding of manufacturing science, including theory of constraints, capacity planning, and flow optimization. The role involves ensuring that the factory’s core infrastructure can seamlessly cooperate with production control and execution systems to meet production demands. This position requires collecting and analyzing data to optimize equipment and process flow, maintaining an effective scheduling system, and establishing planning capabilities to maximize fab capabilities while meeting customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize tools and dispatching logic to ensure equipment and process flow are running at optimal levels.
• Respond quickly to changing priorities and manage multiple projects with potentially overlapping deadlines.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure that robotic workstations, detection instruments, and database/informatics tools meet standards and goals.
• Manage and coordinate daily activities for Manufacturing Specialists to ensure production goals are met.
• Oversee a specific section within the wafer production line, identify gaps, find root causes, and implement solutions.
• Present findings and long-term solutions in meetings on a daily basis.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure proper solutions are implemented.

Essential Skills

• 1-3 years of relevant experience; preference for 4-5 years if directly related to semiconductor manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Engineering, Industrial Management, Mechanical and Automation Engineering, or related fields.
• Demonstrated knowledge of optimization algorithms, IE, IT, or related fields.
• Proficiency in Excel and SQL with the ability to work with large data sets.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proactive and able to work with urgency while maintaining quality.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams to ensure proper solutions are found.
• Leadership skills and people management abilities.
• Intuitive and able to think of solutions for the future.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, always changing environment.
• Ability to plan and organize effectively.

Work Environment

The role involves working within TSMC’s fully automated production lines, with most tasks performed via computer. The environment is fast-paced and collaborative, involving daily communication with a team of 26 engineers. Casual dress attire is expected, including jeans, polo shirts, and comfortable walking shoes. The position follows a day shift schedule from Monday to Friday, with occasional overtime hours expected.

Job Type & Location

Permanent position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

• Pay range: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year.
• Competitive compensation above the 75th percentile among high‑tech industry peers.
• Performance‑based bonuses based on individual and company performance.
• Eligible employees may receive stock options and participate in profit‑sharing programs.

Workplace Type

Fully onsite position in Phoenix, AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 8, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.