Job Summary:

The CIM Equipment Automation Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting automation systems for semiconductor manufacturing operations. This role involves implementing robust CIM solutions, integrating equipment via SECS/GEM protocols, maintaining operational reliability, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and quality teams.

Key Responsibilities:

CIM System Design & Development

- Develop and maintain automation systems, including Transport Systems, Recipe Management, Remote Control Systems, Live Equipment Monitoring, and Fault Detection & Classification.
- Collaborate with fab teams, operations users, and partners to implement robust CIM solutions through quality coding and testing.
- Integrate semiconductor equipment with customized protocols (SECS/GEM) through communication hosts.
- Parse equipment data to extract relevant process and operational information supporting backend engineering systems.

Operational Support & Maintenance

- Monitor and maintain hardware and software systems to ensure high uptime and reliability of CIM-related tools.
- Manage database transactions and Oracle packages for data management and performance tuning.
- Track equipment performance, ensuring availability of data transfer and compliance with operational requirements.
- Conduct regular maintenance, updates, and troubleshooting of automation programs.
- Respond to adhoc requests and production-critical issues, ensuring timely resolution of hardware or software problems.
- Participate in shift pass-down meetings and provide detailed reports or feedback on CIM issues.




- Be available for on-call support to maintain 24x7 operational readiness.

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

- Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation enhancements.
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives to enhance production efficiency, quality, and reliability.
- Contribute to Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) projects and perform quality checks.

Qualifications:

- BE in Mechanical (Automation/Robotics), Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
- 2–10 years of experience in automation, CIM systems, or semiconductor manufacturing environments.
- Experience in semiconductor foundry or familiarity with DevOps tools is a plus.

Technical Skills & Attributes:

- Strong programming skills in C, C#, C++, Java, and SQL with at least 2 years of development experience.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting, debugging, and diagnosing hardware/software CIM issues.
- Keen interest and adaptability to work in cleanroom semiconductor environments.
- Knowledge or willingness to learn SEMI standards and semiconductor manufacturing processes.
- Practical problem-solving skills during production-critical situations, remaining composed under pressure.
- Robust teamwork and communication skills to work effectively with Manufacturing, Quality, and IT teams.
- Enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and systems relevant to CIM implementation.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and time effectively in a dynamic environment.

Skills: Sql, C++, C#, C, Java

Experience: 2.00-6.00 Years

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