We are seeking an experienced candidate with deep expertise in smart factory enablement and semiconductor manufacturing systems. You will play a key role in designing, building, and integrating automation testing and AI-enabled manufacturing solutions, including tool connectivity and enterprise manufacturing platforms.
The candidate should possess hands-on experience supporting semiconductor fabs, understanding fab workflows, and developing scalable automation solutions for equipment communication, factory integration, testing, analytics, and intelligent manufacturing. During Greenfield Fab construction, the MES/EAP deployment phase.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end factory integration initiatives, from design through deployment and optimization
- Drive connectivity of manufacturing tools to enterprise systems such as MES, EAP, RMS, RTD, SPC, and FDC
- Define architecture and integration strategies for smart factory solutions
-Work closely with semiconductor equipment, automation systems, and software platforms
- Enable seamless communication using industry protocols (e.g., SECS/GEM, EAP)
- Design and implement MES/EAP-related software solutions, including automation frameworks and integration components for semiconductor manufacturing systems, and equipment automation validation
-Develop and support EAP driver automation, SECS/GEM communication flows, equipment interfaces, and manufacturing data exchange
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including process, equipment, IT, and operations
- Support deployment of factory automation, data collection, and analytics solutions
- Provide technical leadership, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Organize meetings concerning all phases of product & project lifecycle (requirement collection, specification, development and testing, delivery, and sign-off).
- Determine solutions for customer requirements through the application of MES. This includes analyzing and understanding customer manufacturing issues and requirements; understanding the customer environment and documenting its processes and procedures; mapping these processes and procedures onto CIM components; and interfacing with software engineers on MES application functionality and operation. It also includes determining the requirements for functionality beyond the standard product offering.
- Keep up-to-date on new technologies and new products.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
- 5+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing or factory automation in configuring an MES system in a production semiconductor (Prefer to have 300 mm and backend experience)
- Expert knowledge of more than one manufacturing systems as FAB300, FACTORYworks, SiView, CamStar, Critical Manufacturing MES, and the wafer fabrication factory floor
- Preferred to master C++ Programming, C# programming, Web programming, & SQL Programming
- Software engineering expertise
- Strong software engineering hands-on experience with MES, EAP, and system integration
-Expertise in equipment communication protocols like SECS/GEM
- Proven experience working with leading semiconductor environments (preferably Applied Materials)
- Strong understanding of fab operations, workflows, and automation architecture
- Experience supporting semiconductor customers during greenfield fab construction, smart factory system implementation, equipment integration, MES/EAP deployment, and production ramp-up phases
Preferred Skills
- Experience with CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing) frameworks
- Exposure to AI/ML-driven factory optimization and predictive maintenance
- Knowledge of data platforms, IIoT, and digital twin concepts
- Strong stakeholder management and client-facing experience
What We Do
Zealogics LLC provides a broad range of IT consulting, systems implementation and application outsourcing services through an optimized global delivery model. Zealogics builds deep knowledge of traditional product engineering across mechanical, electronics and software platforms, to enable clients to navigate their digital transformation. Zealogics values engineering techniques, automation frameworks, and reference models which are refined through engagements with Fortune 500 enterprises and OEMs. We combine customer-centric product strategies through a collaborative approach for execution. We help to harmonize processes, identify bottlenecks, and eliminate non-value tasks to deliver world-class products. With impeccable focus on client needs we connect specialized resources for the right positions, both for full time and contractual placements. Our long-term relationships with employees and clients have been built in an environment of integrity and commitment, with a shared goal of mutual success. Zealogics hires experienced people to solve a wide array of IT and Engineering challenges that our clients face. Our guarantee - Zealogics provides the best value services in town.
