MES Factory Software Engineer

Insight Global; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an engineer to support and optimize manufacturing software systems in a semiconductor environment. You will configure MES, manage production data, and integrate factory systems with equipment and automation platforms.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, quality, automation, and IT teams to improve factory efficiency through software solutions. A Bachelor's in a related field and 3–6 years of relevant experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar.
• 3–6 years of experience supporting manufacturing software systems.
• Experience with MES, Factory Automation, CIM, Equipment Automation, and Quality Systems (SPC, FDC).
• Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and production system issues.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure and support MES and automation software.
• Maintain production data including process flows, recipes, and materials.
• Integrate factory systems with equipment and automation platforms.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing software issues affecting production.
• Support testing, go-live activities, and system rollouts.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, automation, and IT teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve factory efficiency through software solutions.

Skills

MES expertise

Factory automation

CIM

Equipment automation

Quality systems SPC FDC

Semiconductor processes knowledge

Troubleshooting production systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/IS

Job description

This engineer helps build and support the software systems that keep a semiconductor factory running efficiently. They work on manufacturing systems, equipment automation, production tracking, quality monitoring, and factory data integration.

Think of this as a blend of:

• Manufacturing IT
• Factory automation
• MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
• Semiconductor operations

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Configure and support MES and automation software
• Maintain production data such as process flows, recipes, and materials
• Integrate factory systems with equipment and automation platforms
• Troubleshoot manufacturing software issues affecting production
• Support testing, go-live activities, and system rollouts
• Work closely with manufacturing, quality, automation, and IT teams
• Help improve factory efficiency through software and automation solutions

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar

3-6 years of experience supporting manufacturing software systems

Experience with:

• MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
• Factory Automation
• CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing)
• Equipment Automation
• Quality Systems (SPC, FDC)

Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes

Experience troubleshooting production system issues

Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice-to-Haves

Experience with Applied Materials software

Experience supporting a semiconductor fab, assembly, or test facility

System integrations and factory software deployments

Equipment interfaces and material handling systems

Exposure to AI/ML or manufacturing analytics