Staff Engineer, Automation Development Engineering (Auto Scheduling & Dispatching/Equipment Integration)Full-time
Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
Business Function: Information Technology
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Role and Responsibility:
System / Automation application development to support factory automation requirement.
Analyze business problems and provide resolution with efficient solution and approach.
Provide technical expertise in identifying, evaluating and developing systems and procedures that are cost effective to meet user requirements.
Communicate with various departments and levels of stakeholders to gather user requirements, analyze, and provide the right solution by applying the concepts of reusability, scalability, flexibility, simplicity, and standardization.
Handle reported operational issues and drive root cause analysis (RCA) and apply preventive solutions and measurements.
Follow each SDLC phase by ensuring each phase is well documented and executed as per requirements and specifications.
Work as a team or individually during executing tasks or project assignments from project leads or managers.
Provide Level 2 technical support to 24/7 application support team.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or above in Electronics Engineering, Automation, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related major.
Working experience in SMT (Surface Mount Technology) or Semiconductor Back-End industry.
Exposure to highly integrated automation and manufacturing system environments.
5 to 8 years (or more) of related experience is encouraged to apply.
Experience in .NET (C#/VB) / Java programming.
Proficient in SQL or equivalent.
Knowledge of XML, Web Services, and JSON.
Familiarity with coding standards, organizational programming skills, and good commenting practices.
Experience in Android development will be an advantage.
Experience/Knowledge of Semiconductor equipment communication interface (SECS/GEM) is required.
Experience/Knowledge of Applied Material E3, RTD, and Fault Detection Applications will be an advantage.
Experience/Knowledge of CAMSTAR (Semi or Electronic Suite) with development will be an advantage.
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