Automation & Controls Specialist, Silicon Process Manufacturing (Starlink)

Responsibilities

• Integrate and commission electromechanical production systems using a wide array of tools, machines, and equipment, and collaborate with engineering to deliver solutions for the silicon packaging line
• Validate and integrate vendor/OEM equipment into company systems for traceability and centralized control
• Develop, modify, and maintain software applications (PLC/SCADA/HMI) tailored to wafer-level, chip-level, and panel-level packaging operations
• Develop, build, and execute new automation solutions for our production lines and work to improve existing automated assets to meet production requirements in semiconductor packaging
• Read, understand, and utilize system-level schematics (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic) for troubleshooting and improving packaging assembly equipment
• Spec and procure required components, sensors, and hardware needed for implementing control solutions in advanced packaging environments
• Maintain and support the operation of the factory by enforcing proper workflow, safety, tidiness, and inventory control of consumables and equipment used in silicon packaging
• Perform and promote 5S principles of organizing and sustaining an efficient and presentable team workspace
• Work creatively and innovate to support team goals by always being prepared to challenge the status quo and develop unique solutions for high-reliability packaging production

Basic Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of programming experience in one of: C, C++, Visual Basic, Python, IEC Structured Text (IEC 61131-3), Java, “Jython”
• 2+ years of automation experience in a manufacturing and production environment
• 2+ years of experience working with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated hands-on skill in troubleshooting electromechanical systems using tools like multimeters, oscilloscopes, EMI probes, and PLC/SCADA/robot software packages
• Demonstrated willingness to develop software, electrical, and mechanical technical skills
• Creative, detail-oriented, and highly organized with exceptional communication skills
• Familiarity with SEMI organization semiconductor standards
• Applied understanding of SECS-GEM – and how to integrate into a Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
• HMI, SCADA, IoT (MQTT, OPC-UA), Ignition systems with focus on user-friendly navigation and machine health monitoring and control
• PLC programming, preferably Beckhoff TwinCAT Structured Text programming
• Robotics programming, preferably ABB
• Field Bus Networking protocols, preferably EtherCAT, Profinet, Profisafe, Ethernet/IP
• Industrial electrical application to mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, sensors, pneumatics/hydraulics, software design, including how to safely checkout these interdisciplinary systems prior to production implementation
• Ability to engineer creative and new approaches to problems while adhering to NFPA/ISO/ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA safety requirements to keep a factory safe

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to acquire forklift certification
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as required to support critical milestones