Job DescriptionRole OverviewTexas Instruments is investing deeply in building the world's most advanced, adaptive, and autonomous semiconductor factories. As a Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Architect, you will play a foundational role in redefining how TI's global factory network runs-integrating MES with real-time data pipelines, scheduling engines, FDC/APC systems, digital twins, and AI-driven decision support.
This role is ideal for a seasoned MES leader who understands both deep semiconductor workflows and modern cloud-native architectures. You will define the next-generation MES architecture that enables TI's operations to scale, adapt, and automate with speed.
Key Responsibilities1. MES Architecture & StrategyDefine the end-to-end MES system architecture across wafer fabs, assembly/test, and ancillary operations. Develop the strategic roadmap for modernizing TI's MES stack, including integration with AMAT MES 300, Siemens OpsCenter MES/MOM, or equivalent systems. Establish architectural principles that support autonomy, modularity, high availability, and global scalability.
2. Integration & InteroperabilityArchitect a unified API and service layer for seamless integration between MES, E3/APC gateways, AMHS/OHT, equipment automation, facility systems, scheduling/dispatching engines, quality/test systems, and business systems (ERP, PLM). Design patterns for horizontal and vertical integration-from shop-floor equipment to enterprise applications.
3. Data FoundationsDefine how MES interacts with TI's common data foundation (unified data warehouse, data lake, streaming architectures). Partner with data engineering teams to ensure MES data is accessible, semantically consistent, and optimized for analytics, digital twins, and AI/ML.
4. Model-Based & Autonomous OperationsEnable "Factory That Thinks" capabilities by integrating MES with digital twins, predictive scheduling, and agentic workflows. Co-design Run-to-Run (R2R), Virtual Metrology, and FDC/APC data flows to support higher automation maturity. Support E3 model coverage expansion and standardization across tools.
5. Standards, Governance, and ReliabilityDefine and enforce MES architectural standards, naming conventions, ontologies, and metadata schemas. Drive cybersecurity, access control, selective disclosure, and audit/compliance requirements within MES workflows. Establish guidelines for deployment, versioning, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
6. Collaboration & LeadershipWork closely with domain leaders across Smart Manufacturing (Scheduling & Simulation, Equipment Automation, Process Control, Data & AI, Decision Support & Agentic Automation). Partner with manufacturing operations, engineering, IT, cybersecurity, quality, and product teams to ensure seamless end-to-end workflows. Mentor cross-functional teams and guide vendors/partners in architecting scalable solutions.
QualificationsQualifications- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing systems architecture, with deep exposure to semiconductor MES (AMAT MES 300, Siemens/Mentor OpsCenter, Camstar, R2G, or similar).
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering. or related degree program.
- Proven track record architecting large-scale MES integrations across equipment, AMHS, APC/FDC, scheduling/dispatch, ERP/PLM, and data systems.
- Strong knowledge of fab/AT workflows: WIP management, lot/recipe management, routing, tool state models, dispatching, traceability, quality/test operations, SPC/SPC-ready data flows, and engineering workflows.
- Expertise in equipment interface standards (SECS/GEM, EDA/E120/E125, E164, E171).
Preferred- Strong understanding of data architectures-streaming, time-series, semantic models, ontologies, metadata management.
- Experience with modern cloud and microservices architectures (K8s, event streaming, REST/gRPC APIs, service mesh, etc.).
- Experience integrating MES with APC frameworks (e.g., R2R controllers, VM models, FDC engines).
- Familiarity with scheduling engines (RTD, SMART, or custom solvers), digital twins (PlantSim, AnyLogic, Omniverse), and agent-based automation.
- Experience architecting systems for multi-factory, global deployments.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity requirements for manufacturing systems (NIST, ISA/IEC 62443, TI security classifications).
- Ability to influence at multiple levels, from senior executives to domain engineers.
Success Criteria- Establishes a scalable MES architecture aligned with TI's 2030 vision for autonomous factories.
- Reduces integration complexity and accelerates deployment of new automation capabilities.
- Improves manufacturing resiliency, WIP visibility, and responsiveness across global sites.
- Enables higher automation maturity with seamless data and model flows across systems.
- Earns trust from cross-functional partners and becomes the go-to leader for factory architecture.
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