Automation Controls Engineer

Position: Facilities Operations I&C/TGM Technician

Location: 1000 River St Essex Junction, VT 05452

Duration: Perm/FTE

*Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available*

Role Overview:

Insight Global is hiring an AMHS Controls Engineer to join their client's 200mm wafer semiconductor factory automation team. The Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS) provide delivery and storage of product lots across the fab.

As a member of the team, you will serve as site controls lead for the AMHS material controls system(s), including representing/leading integrated needs in cross-functional and cross-site teams both tactically and strategically. A successful candidate will have extreme attention to detail to prevent unintended changes or process variations, strong cross-functional engagement and commitment to continuous improvement.

Desired Skillset:

- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering (or a similar discipline).

- 7 years of experience with factory automation and robotics integration.

- Strong programming, shell scripting, and data extraction skills including, but not limited to, SQL query for Oracle/Microsoft database.

- Experience interfacing and integrating AMHS controls with manufacturing factory control systems (eg. MES/MCS systems).

- Good knowledge of basic UNIX commands/other command line utilities.

- Ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skillset:

- Understanding or experience with semiconductor manufacturing.

- Experience commissioning and debugging KUKA KMR or alternative collaborative mobile robots.

- Experience in JAVA programming (other languages also useful, eg Python).

- Experience with UNIX and Visual Basic scripting.

- Proficiency with data analytical/statistical tools such as JMP, Excel/Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, PowerBI, Log Analyzer etc. - Knowledge of TCP/IP, BITBUS communications.

- Knowledge of PLC and robotic program methods and principles.

- Knowledge of SECS/GEM protocols.

Responsibilities:

- Responsible for Mobile Robot operating software and controls (KUKA KMR iiwa, Omron).

- Provide technical support for installation and commissioning activities for KUKA and Omron mobile robots. - Write, test and deploy code for KUKA robots.

- Calibrate robotic systems to ensure accuracy, repeatability, and safety.

- Manage and maintain fleet managers.

- Manage PLC programs (Siemens).

- Responsible for fab Automated Material Handling System (AMHS) Material Control System (MCS), Romaric RomaMD.

- System monitoring, problem investigation and resolution, documentation of issues, provide feedback to GF engineers, technicians, management, and suppliers.

- Interface with suppliers for problem investigations, updates, and bug fixes.

- Interface with GF IT support to investigate and resolve server and networking issues related to the MCS operation.

- Coordinate MCS system updates with Manufacturing, Management, and suppliers.

- Work with GF IT, Manufacturing, Engineering, Management and suppliers to define requirements for modifications and improvements to the MCS to improve reliability and throughput of the AMHS and accommodate system expansions.

- Responsible for AMHS equipment operating software including: - Installation, problem investigation, modifications, and upgrades.

- PRI AeroTrak Controller, PRI Stocker software, Murata LIM Controller, Murata CD200 stocker software.

- Responsible for additional software systems as the AMHS expands.

- Lead tactical troubleshooting of AMHS system issues, working closely with suppliers to troubleshoot and analyze log files.

- Design and implement effective backup and recovery strategies for AMHS systems.

- Create, modify, and maintain alert systems for various automation systems.

- Oversee configuration and maintenance of database systems (PostgreSQL).

- Lead the integration of overall capability roadmap and requirements specification in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders, factory automation team, and suppliers.

- Contribute to and engage in continuous improvement efforts to enhance systems, procedures, equipment availability, utilization, cycle time, cost, etc.

- Create and modify existing training material and procedures in order to provide first class reference material for peers and internal customers.