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Summary of Role:
GlobalFoundries' Fab 9 in Essex, VT has an opportunity for a skilled and motivated AMHS software engineer to join our factory automation team. The Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS) supports the factory with automated delivery and storage of lots across the factory. As a member of the team, you will serve as site expert for a designated set of AMHS Material Controls Systems, 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 continuous improvement obsession. This role is on a Mon - Friday daytime schedule, with occasional weekend hours as needed.
Essential Responsibilities:
Typically performs one or more of the following ...
-Serve as site expert for a designated set of AMHS Material Controls Systems
-Responsible for 200mm Material Control System (Romaric RomaMD)
System monitoring, problem investigation and resolution, documentation of issues, provide feedback to GF engineers, technicians, management, and vendors.
Interface with vendor 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 vendors
Work with GF IT, Manufacturing, engineering, Management and vendors to define requirements for modifications and improvements to the MCS to improve reliability and throughput of the AMHS and accommodate AMHS expansions.
-Responsible for 300mm Material Control System (Murata MACS2)
System monitoring, problem investigation and resolution, documentation of issues, provide feedback to GF engineers, technicians, management, and vendors.
Interface with vendor 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 vendors
Work with Manufacturing, engineering, Management and vendors to define requirements for modifications and improvements to the MCS to improve reliability and throughput of the AMHS.
-Responsible for 200mm 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 300mm equipment operating software including:
Installation, problem investigation, modifications, and upgrades.
Murata CD200 stocker software and Asyst mapper
-Responsible for additional software systems as the AMHS expands
-Lead tactical troubleshooting of AMHS System issues
-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.
-Self-starter, capable of leading and managing complex problems, driving and leading cross-functional teams.
-Resourceful, creative and innovative in coming up with ideas to resolve issues.
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Other duties as assigned by manager / supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
Education - Bachelor's Degree in IT/Computer Science/Computer Engineering, or a similar discipline.
Experience - minimum of 6 years' related experience within automation / computer programming or semiconductor manufacturing industry.
Basic to intermediate programming/any shell scripting skills and data extraction skills including but not limited to SQL query for Oracle/Microsoft database.
Proficient knowledge of basic UNIX commands/other command line utilities, and factory automation systems
Fluency in English Language (both written and verbal)
Strong troubleshooting skills and use of Model Based Problem Solving.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Software engineering / computer science/ programming / IT / automation and/or related discipline
6+ years of related experience
Proficiency with data analytical/statistical tools such as JMP, Excel/Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, PowerBI, Log Analyzer etc.
Factory Business Acumen demonstrated through working successfully with semiconductor manufacturing.
Expected Salary Range
$91,600.00 - $170,000.00
The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
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