Automation Engineer

Collaborate with Site Manufacturing and Engineering teams to identify gaps and improvement opportunities. Analyze process flows, product movement, equipment layouts, and operator assignments to uncover labor inefficiencies. Organize brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams to generate improvement ideas. Evaluate proposals based on ROI, quality, and safety/ergonomics impact. Present improvement ideas to management for approval. Design automation solutions through benchmarking and vendor collaboration. Research and apply best practices in industrial automation. Select suppliers using decision-making analysis tools and partner with them to design solutions. Plan and manage projects within defined scope, budget, and timelines. Lead implementation of automation solutions through production release. Serve as the primary interface with automation vendors throughout the project lifecycle. Maintain collaboration with process and equipment owners to ensure objectives are met. Conduct regular meetings with cross-functional teams to support successful production ramp-up. Direct and coordinate engineering activities related to development, procurement, installation, and calibration of instruments, equipment, and control devices. Define test conditions and oversee operational, functional, and performance phases. Analyze and interpret test data and prepare technical reports for engineering teams. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, JMP, etc. Strong analytical, logical, and critical thinking skills Effective communicator, able to collaborate across all levels Growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning Internship or experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus Demonstrated leadership and a track record of impact are highly desirable