MES Engineer

Headway Technologies; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Headway Technologies in Milpitas, CA seeks an MES Engineer to own the MES infrastructure for OpsCenter and MEAS, enabling real-time production control and analytics across multiple fab sites.

You will design, implement, and maintain servers, virtualization, storage, networking, and automation to support high availability and operational visibility. Strong MES, Windows/OS/400, and semiconductor industry experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/EE or related field and/or equivalent experience
• 5–10 years hands-on MES platform experience (Siemens OpsCenter and MESA)
• Proficiency with enterprise-class Windows/OS/400 environments
• Six years of experience in the magnetic recording head, HDD, or semiconductor industry

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain MES software and infrastructure for high availability
• Program in SQL, scripting, HTML, Web services and object-oriented programming concepts, with strong knowledge of database management
• Prepare and maintain SOPs, IQ/OQ, validation documents and change management records
• Daily monitoring for systems and resolve issues; work with external vendors as required
• Respond to inquiries from team members, managers, or departments
• Overtime may be required contingent on business needs
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level

Skills

MES platforms

Windows/OS400

Networking basics

SQL scripting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/EE or related field

Tools

Siemens OpsCenter

MESA

Job description

REPORTS TO: SR. MANAGER, NETWORK OPERATIONS

Under the direction of the Sr. Manager, Network Operations, the MES Engineer will be the primary owner of the infrastructure that hosts, supports, and scales our MES - OpsCenter and MEAS solutions. You will design, implement, and maintain the underlying servers, virtualization, storage, networking, and automation frameworks that enable real‑time production control, data analytics, and operational visibility across multiple fab sites.

This position is located in Milpitas, California.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Configure and maintain MES software and associated infrastructure, including user account management, system updates, and performance monitoring to ensure high availability
• Program in languages like SQL, Scripting, HTML, Web services and object-oriented programming concepts, with strong knowledge of database management and
• Prepare and maintain detailed MES documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), test scripts (IQ/OQ), validation documents (for regulated environments), and change management records
• Daily monitoring for systems and taking action to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Work with external vendors as required
• Responds to inquiries from other team members, managers, or departments
• Overtime may be required contingent on business needs
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level*

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related field and/or equivalent relevant experience
• Previous hands-on (5-10 years) experience in a technical role with MES platforms, specifically Siemens OpsCenter and MESA
• Proficiency with enterprise-class Windows/OS 400 system environments
• Six years of experience working in the magnetic recording head, hard disk drive, or semiconductor industry

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and ability to configure and maintain MES software and associated infrastructure, including user account management, system updates, and performance monitoring to ensure high availability
• Daily monitoring for systems and taking action to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Working with external vendors as required
• Knowledge of the semiconductor and hard disk drive industry principles, practices, and techniques
• Ability to lead infrastructure projects such as hardware refresh and participate in change management (ITIL) and compliance audits
• Knowledge and the ability to use SQL, OS 400, HTML, scripting and web services
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, VPN, firewalls and network security best practices
• Ability to provide on-call support to quickly address emergency production downtime and maintain operational flow
• Knowledge of and ability to use MS Office, including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access to analyze data, create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
• Ability to work productively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with contractors, consultants, employees, management, and vendors
• Ability to adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Flexible and able to prioritize

The annual base salary for this full-time position is between $120,819.00-177,675.00 + bonus target + benefits. Within the range the individual pay may differ depending on additional factors including job responsibilities, job related knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience. The annual base pay range shown is subject to change and may be modified periodically.

The MES Engineer works primarily in an indoor environment on a rotating schedule. Works in a class 100 ESD sensitive wafer manufacturing facility; wears a cleanroom (bunny) suit, including hood, gloves, safety glasses, booties, and mask. The schedule may be altered from time-to-time to meet business or operational needs; may travel from building-to-building as needed. Stands, walks, bends, and twists. Performs various fine grasping movements; operates a computer and enters information using a keyboard, operates a telephone, and other office equipment; may occasionally be required to push, pull, or lift up to 20 pounds.

*Other duties of a similar nature or level are duties that may be required but may not be specifically listed in the job description or posting.

TDK/Headway Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application process should contact the Headway Human Resources Department.