Senior Manufacturing Execution System Administrator, Texas Institute for Electronics.

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition assistance
Flexible spending account options
Free access to libraries and museums

Job summary

A leading university in Texas is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Execution System Administrator to lead the deployment of MES solutions. This pivotal role requires over 15 years in the Semiconductor industry, emphasizing strong problem-solving and communication skills. Candidates will develop best practices and train engineering teams on MES systems, ensuring optimal performance and operational continuity. The position offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of technology in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

  • 15+ years in the Semiconductor industry with MES experience.
  • Experience with design, development, and testing of MES solutions.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing operations and enterprise applications.
  • Familiar with manufacturing operations and enterprise applications.
  • Strong business process understanding across manufacturing.
  • Proficient in MES interfaces with enterprise and manufacturing applications.
  • Proficient in hardware, computing, and networking infrastructure.
  • Proficient in MES software and application configuration.
  • Experience with programming and relational databases.
  • Experience integrating Industry 4.0 technologies.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication; able to work across teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of industry best practices for the MES.
  • Model and deploy MES systems in the fab.
  • Train teams on MES system usage.
  • Advise Engineering on MES integration with SPC and APC (R2R).
  • Develop training programs for the MES system and lead training.
  • Develop technical assessments and design solutions to improve manufacturing systems.
  • Responsible for high availability and disaster recovery of the MES system.
  • Monitor system performance, analyze errors, ensure smooth operations.
  • Support engineering teams and ensure 24/7 production.
  • Serve as subject matter expert for MES projects.

Skills

Problem-solving
Communication
Cross-functional collaboration
Systems integration
Networking & hardware

Education

BS degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

MES software
Manufacturing information systems
Programming and relational databases

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Execution System Administrator, Texas Institute for Electronics

Job Posting Title: Senior Manufacturing Execution System Administrator, Texas Institute for Electronics.

Hiring Department: Texas Institute for Electronics

<>Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest Start Date: Ongoing

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: AUSTIN, TX

About Us

The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.

Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing.

With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we’re at the forefront of creating cutting‑edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city’s innovative spirit.

UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

Benefits
  • Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
  • Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
  • Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
  • Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
  • Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
  • Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
  • Tuition assistance
  • Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
  • Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
  • Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
  • For more details, please see Benefits | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources
Purpose

The Senior Manufacturing Execution System Administrator will provide team leadership in delivering Manufacturing Equipment System solutions for the fabs at the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE). This position is a leadership role and requires strong problem‑solving ability and well‑balanced people skills and will be integral to the success of the TIE Manufacturing team with the modeling and deployment of the MES system.

Responsibilities
  • Develop industry best practices, standards and procedures for the MES (Applied Smart Factory MES for ATP)
  • Modeling of the fab and tools in the MES system and deployment of the system
  • Advise the Automation team on the integration strategies and best practices of the MES with the Equipment Integration
  • Advise the Engineering teams on the integration and best practices of the MES with SPC and APC (R2R)
  • Develop the training program for the MES system and lead the training of the engineering teams and staff
  • Develop technical assessment and design solutions to improve the manufacturing systems and maximize overall business value
  • Responsible for developing programs for high availability and disaster recovery of the MES system
  • Responsible for the monitoring of the system performance, analyzing and correcting errors and ensuring smooth operations
  • Support and advise the engineering teams of the MES. Clarify more complex residual problems and ensure ongoing 24/7 production
  • Serve as subject matter expert for all systems and projects developed and maintained for the MES system
  • Other related functions as assigned
Required Qualifications
  • BS degree in engineering or related discipline (Computer Science, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering degree preferred).
  • At least 15 years working with MES in the Semiconductor industry
  • Experience with the design, development, implementation, and testing of MES solutions
  • Must be well versed in manufacturing information systems and familiar with manufacturing operations and enterprise applications
  • Strong business process understanding across manufacturing
  • Proficient in MES interfaces with enterprise and manufacturing applications
  • Proficient in hardware, computing, and networking infrastructure
  • Proficient in MES software and application configuration
  • Experience with programming and relational databases
  • Integrating Industry 4.0 technologies
  • Exceptional verbal and written ability with the aptitude to communicate professionally
  • Experience working with cross functional teams and working on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to work across multiple concurrent activities and successfully adapt to changing priorities as required
Salary Range

TIE Pays Industry-Competitive Salaries

Working Conditions
  • May work around standard office conditions
  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
  • Use of manual dexterity (e.g., using a mouse)
  • Some travel may be required as needed.
Required Materials
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
  • Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:

You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:

As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log‑in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E‑Verify
  • E‑Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and to report to the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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