Lead Automation Engineer – Semiconductor Manufacturing & Systems

Enpro Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NxEdge, an Enpro company, seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to own automation design, programming, integration, and continuous improvement for semiconductor manufacturing. You will connect controls, robotics, MES, and plant data to improve safety, reliability, quality, and throughput.

You will lead cross-site projects across Boise and other NxEdge sites, mentoring engineers and coordinating with IT, the operations, and maintenance teams to deliver scalable automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, controls engineering, automation, computer engineering, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Hands-on experience with industrial automation, equipment controls, and manufacturing-system integration.
• Proficiency in PLC Structured Text, fault handling, and recovery routines.
• Ability to read programs and implement documented changes.

Responsibilities

• Define automation requirements, interfaces, and schedules with stakeholders.
• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC programs.
• Develop and maintain HMI/SCADA applications and alarm systems.
• Integrate CNC, robots, and inspection systems with plant networks.
• Coordinate IT/OT connectivity and data analysis for manufacturing.
• Lead testing, commissioning, and qualification activities.
• Troubleshoot and perform root-cause analysis on automation faults.
• Maintain version-controlled code and change documentation.
• Coordinate suppliers and system integrators and manage risks.
• Provide training and handoff documentation to operations.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Structured text

Robotics integration

Industrial networking

C#/.NET/SQL

Data analysis

Equipment integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Visual Studio

SQL databases

OC/OPC UA

Job description

NxEdge, an Enpro company, seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to own automation design, programming, integration, and continuous improvement for semiconductor manufacturing. You will connect controls, robotics, MES, and plant data to improve safety, reliability, quality, and throughput.

You will lead cross-site projects across Boise and other NxEdge sites, mentoring engineers and coordinating with IT, the operations, and maintenance teams to deliver scalable automation solutions.