AMHS Engineer Automated Material Handling Systems

Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing / Wafer Fabrication

1. Position Details

- Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

- Experience: 5+ years

- Work Mode: In office, Semiconductor Fab

- Qualification: B.E. in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

- Functional Area: Factory Automation / AMHS Engineering / Semiconductor Manufacturing

2. Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced AMHS Engineer to support the planning, design, commissioning, integration, operation, and maintenance of Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS) in a semiconductor fabrication facility.

The position requires hands-on experience with Daifuku or Muratec AMHS systems, including troubleshooting, system optimization, preventive maintenance, and operational support.

The engineer will work with global equipment vendors and cross-functional teams to maintain system uptime, improve material flow efficiency, and ensure reliable integration with semiconductor manufacturing operations.

3. Key Responsibilities

1. AMHS Planning and Integration: Collaborate with global AMHS vendors to plan, design, implement, and integrate Automated Material Handling Systems within the semiconductor fab.

2. System Commissioning: Perform AMHS equipment adjustment, testing, commissioning, validation, and operational readiness activities.

3. AMHS Equipment Support: Maintain and troubleshoot Overhead Hoist Transport (OHT), Overhead Buffer (OHB), Stockers, Sorters, and associated automation equipment.

4. Material Control Systems: Support AMHS Material Control System (MCS), equipment controllers, communication modules, and hardware/software interfaces.

5. Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis: Diagnose hardware, software, controller, and communication-related faults.



Identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

6. Preventive Maintenance: Execute routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and equipment reliability improvement activities to minimize unplanned downtime.

7. Operational Support: Monitor AMHS performance after production release, maintain equipment availability, and respond to production-critical system failures.

8. System Performance Optimization: Identify opportunities to improve material transportation efficiency, equipment utilization, system reliability, and automation performance.

9. Cross-Functional Coordination: Work with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and IT teams to resolve AMHS operational issues and improve factory performance.

10. Vision and Traceability Systems: Troubleshoot AMHS-related vision systems, material tracking, traceability functions, and associated communication interfaces.

11. Documentation and Compliance: Maintain technical records, shift handover reports, maintenance documentation, corrective action records, and compliance with safety and quality standards.

12. Continuous Improvement: Support Continuous Improvement Programs (CIP), 6S practices, spare parts management, and implementation of long-term reliability improvements.

4. Required Qualifications

Educational Qualification

- Bachelor's degree (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

Professional Experience





- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in adjusting, testing, commissioning, or maintaining Daifuku or Muratec AMHS systems.

- Practical experience troubleshooting industrial automation systems across hardware and software layers.

- Experience diagnosing equipment faults and implementing sustainable corrective solutions.

- Knowledge of AMHS operational support, equipment reliability, and preventive maintenance.

- Ability to work with equipment vendors and cross-functional engineering teams.

- Ability to respond effectively to equipment failures and production downtime situations.

5. Technical Skills

A. Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS)

- Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS)

- Daifuku AMHS

- Muratec / Murata Machinery AMHS

- AMHS Installation, Adjustment and Testing

- AMHS Commissioning and Maintenance

- AMHS System Integration

B. AMHS Equipment and Subsystems

- Overhead Hoist Transport (OHT)

- Overhead Buffer (OHB)

- Automated Stockers

- Material Sorters

- AMHS Equipment Controllers

- Vision and Traceability Systems

C. Automation and Control Systems

- Material Control System (MCS)

- AMHS Hardware and Software Troubleshooting

- Equipment Communication Modules

- Automation System Interfaces

- AMHS System Performance Monitoring

D. Maintenance and Reliability

- Preventive Maintenance

- Equipment Troubleshooting

- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

- Corrective Maintenance

- Equipment Uptime and Reliability Improvement

- Spare Parts Management

E. Manufacturing Operations

- Semiconductor Fab Automation

- Material Flow Optimization

- Manufacturing Equipment Support

- Production Downtime Resolution

- Safety and Quality Compliance

- Continuous Improvement Programs (CIP)

- 6S Practices

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