Manufacturing Automation Engineer II

Ferrotec USA • Livermore, CA • 2h ago

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

Together we are a world-class diversified manufacturer with a commitment from our team to proudly provide pure precision solutions to our customers, delivering superior quality, value, and service.

Ferrotec (USA) Corporation is a technology company with a worldwide presence in various end products, manufacturing systems, and industries serving primarily the semiconductor industry. We provide our customers with advanced materials, components, systems, and manufacturing solutions. Please visit www.ferrotec.com for a list of office locations.

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

Automation Engineer II has the responsibility and skills to specify, develop, modify, test, troubleshoot, document, and deploy new or existing control system and related software for Ferrotec products, internal scientific research, and to support other goals. Assigned projects will have timeframes ranging from short tasks of a few hours to development efforts on the order of months. In addition, this role continuously assists customers with automation equipment and software issues, most-often remotely, and generally with limited or incomplete information. Collaboration with other team members will be frequent, but professional experience enables Automation Engineer II to be productive with greater independence. Achievement of objectives must include an over-riding commitment to quality that must permeate the areas of responsibility. Enable and Drive Change in the Organization.

Achievement of objectives must include an overriding commitment to quality that must permeate the areas of responsibility. Enable and Drive Change in the Organization.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

· Specify, develop, modify, test, troubleshoot, document, and deploy new or existing control system s and related software for Ferrotec products, internal scientific research, and other company objectives.

· Startup, troubleshoot, and repair existing, new, or upgraded control systems, including soft logic, human/machine interface, wiring, and hard logic.

· Perform engineering development activities in a manner consistent with established conventions, producing work products compliant with departmental standards and expectations.

· Seek opportunities to add value to products or reduce recurring costs by advancing designs with new technology, improved processes, and procedures, or by other means in a cost-justified manner.

· Communicates changes and documents requirements, defines scope and objectives for the generation of documentation, procedures, logs, and instructions, both for internal and external consumption.

· Compiles key project-relevant information from vendor documentation and recommend course of action.

· Create software specifications for larger changes and projects.

· Ability to identify problems and root causes, then quickly resolve.

· Performs other related duties as may be reasonably assigned in the course of business.

Not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice at management's sole discretion.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

· An engineering degree with an emphasis in embedded control, automation, and computer programming, or 2 to 4 years relevant work history.

· Programming languages: TwinCat, Emerson/Ladder logic, structured text - PLC programming Aveva Intouch (Ideal), Ignition, or FactoryTalk

· teamwork and communication with all customers, external and external

PREFERRED SKILLS:

· A good knowledge of Semiconductor system operation - Pumping (basic vacuum principal), Pressure Control, Process (EVAP or PVD), venting, RGA, Ion Source, RF Diode

· Systems Thinking Holistic View: Systems thinking is the ability to see the big picture and understand how different parts of the system interact.

· As an automation engineer, you need to understand how automation in one area might affect other parts of the system.

· Feedback Loops: Recognizing feedback mechanisms within a system is essential.

· For example, if an automated task fails, it's important to understand how the system should react and whether Warnings/Interlocks/Alarms and if an alarm, are retries are needed.

· Reliability and Redundancy: Designing automation that ensures reliability and fault tolerance in systems.

· Ensuring that systems can recover from failures or errors without affecting the overall process is crucial.

· Programming languages: C# - For low level programming, XML - Configuration, XAML - Screen control Robotics integration

· Ability to estimate how many hours to complete a task

· Suggestions for retrofits or replacing obsolete parts

PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

With positive values, a productive atmosphere, and a commitment to excellence, Ferrotec encourages employees to maximize and realize their potential.

The salary range included in this job posting is relevant to applicants who reside or work in the Livermore, CA area only. Salary offers will depend on experience, knowledge, skills, education, and location. Actual salary may vary due to these and other factors.

Ferrotec is proud to offer a Competitive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability, 401K Matching, Flexible Work Hours, Tuition Reimbursement, Leadership Development, Travel and Hotel Discounts, Paid Time Off, Sick & Wellness and Volunteer Time, Employee Recognition Program, Employee Engagement & Appreciation Events hosted throughout the year. Virtual Wellness Activities and Classes are available to all employees & family members and Much More!

We would love to get to know you better and you get to know us better! You can easily apply!

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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