Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering; advanced degrees preferred.
5+ years in semiconductor or transceiver manufacturing automation; supervisory experience is a plus.
Strong analytical skills for data-driven strategy development.
Familiarity with MES, ERP, and SECS/GEM interfaces preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; SQL and programming languages like Python or C# are a plus.
Experience in cleanroom environments is required.
Excellent organizational and communication skills across all management levels.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of automation engineers and section managers across multiple Fab locations.
Collaborate with vendors and engineering teams to deliver effective automation solutions.
Maintain metrics and dashboards to communicate automation health and project status.
Drive projects aimed at enhancing productivity and reducing costs.
Identify automation capabilities and coordinate with production control for capacity planning.
Design and implement automation interfaces for equipment and data collection.
Enhance labor productivity using Lean Manufacturing principles and best practices.
Benefits
Flexible health plans (medical, dental, vision) tailored to individual needs.
401(k) matching contributions from the employer.
Unused PTO payout at year-end.
Relocation assistance available within the US.
Immigration sponsorships for eligible candidates.
Full Job Description
Summary
The purpose of this position is to manage a Fab Automation section of automation engineers supporting compound semiconductor fab and transceiver assembly line. The role leads a team of automation engineers to design develop, deploy, and sustain equipment automation, MES interfaces, and factory systems that improve Quality, Delivery, Cost, and production capacity.
Responsibilities
Lead a section consisting of Fab Automation section managers and engineers, assigning work, reviewing designs, and developing team capability and performance. Automation teams will be involved with multiple Fab locations.
Collaborate with automation equipment vendors, production line, process, and equipment engineering to understand operations and deliver automation solutions that meet capability, Quality, Delivery, and Cost goals.
Determine section metrics and maintain dashboards that communicate equipment automation health, project status, and production impact to the Fab Automation Manager.
Drive section projects that increase productivity, reduce lead time, improve quality, and achieve cost savings.
Identify equipment and process automation capabilities and limitations; calculate automation-enabled capacity and coordinate with production control.
Design, implement, and sustain SECS/GEM, recipe, interlock, and data collection interfaces for assembly and fab equipment.
Improve labor productivity through deployment of best-known methods, error-proofing, and Lean Manufacturing principles in automated operations.
Support incoming automation equipment acceptance, automation buy-off, spare strategy, and restocking follow-up for automation hardware and software.
Provide training and instruction to engineers, technicians, and production users of automation tools and procedures.
Coordinate section first level response and troubleshooting to fab incidents, including safety alarms, environmental abnormalities, and equipment or host-system repairs.
Working extended hours in a cleanroom environment. (cleanroom suit with full body coverings)
Coordinate with group to get tasks and projects completed on time and perform other work-related tasks as required and assigned by your supervisor.
Qualifications
Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (Masters and PhD preferred).
Five or more years of experience in semiconductor, compound semiconductor, and/or transceiver and semiconductor manufacturing automation; prior supervisory experience preferred.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to draw conclusions and develop strategies based on data.
Knowledge of MES, ERP, and equipment automation interfaces (SECS/GEM) preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with SQL and other programming languages (Python, C#, or similar) preferred.
LabVIEW, PLC, or industrial control programming experience is a plus.
Experience in a semiconductor manufacturing and cleanroom environment is required.
Strong organizational, prioritization, planning, and time management skills, including the ability to lead a team of section managers and engineers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels of management and diverse functional teams.
Effectively report up and down on progress of tasks and projects.
Ability to work in a cleanroom environment while wearing full body covered gowns and to perform effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Location
This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.
Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual needs
Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
Unused PTO payout at end of the year
Relocation package available within US
Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)
We do not accept unsolicited proposals from third-party recruiters or agencies. Contacting hiring managers directly may result in disqualification of submissions.
