Senior Industrial Engineer-Automation

Duties / Responsibilities

• Identify and implement improvements that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and support operational efficiency.
• Support workflow analysis, layout planning, time studies, and related manufacturing optimization efforts.
• Apply industrial engineering methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and simulation modeling to improve operations.
• Architect, write, debug, and maintain small software applications used for fab or manufacturing control.
• Develop code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications.
• Support and improve production reporting, recipe management, material tracking, equipment reporting, and critical measurement data analysis systems.
• Maintain documentation for cost models, process changes, equipment specifications, and operational improvements.
• Partner with teams across the fab to support continuous improvement, new product introduction, and better factory control.

Required Skills & Experience

• At least 10 years of experience supporting factory automation or similar manufacturing systems.
• Experience writing small software applications or code used in a fab or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of SEMI regulations and standards, particularly in semiconductor manufacturing and process engineering environments.
• Demonstrated ability to create, administer, and improve factory control programs that increase manufacturing efficiency.
• Experience with material management systems, MES, production software, and statistical factory controls.
• Technical proficiency with factory automation tools and standards such as SECS/GEM, Semi E10, Power BI, and related systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in cost modeling, data analysis, and production planning.
• Leverage of Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience in semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, or other complex manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and cost modeling.