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AOI · 1 day ago

Equipment Automation Program Engineer (Bilingual - Mandarin)

Sugar Land, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

AOI is a leading company in optoelectronics manufacturing, and they are seeking an Equipment Automation Program Engineer to design and implement automation software for manufacturing equipment. The role involves ensuring reliable data exchange and system interoperability to enhance manufacturing efficiency and support production operations.

LaserManufacturingSemiconductorTelecommunications

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and deploy EAP (Equipment Automation Program) software to support automated manufacturing equipment

Develop host applications using C# to interface with production tools

Implement scalable and maintainable software architectures to support multiple tool types and vendors

Configure and maintain SECS/GEM communication in compliance with SEMI standards (e.g., SECS-I, HSMS, GEM)

Implement equipment messaging, event reporting, alarms, status variables, and remote command execution

Support equipment qualification and acceptance testing using SECS/GEM requirements

Integrate manufacturing tools with: MES (Manufacturing Execution System) for lot tracking and production control, RMS (Recipe Management System) for recipe download, validation, and version control

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Process Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, Quality) to ensure seamless system interoperability

Capture and manage equipment data for: Production performance monitoring, Yield analysis, Equipment health and downtime tracking

Utilize SQL databases to store, query, and analyze production and equipment data

Support continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven insights

Diagnose and resolve complex equipment automation, communication, and data integrity issues in a high-volume manufacturing environment

Provide on-call or escalation support during production issues related to automation systems

Work directly with equipment vendors to resolve interface or protocol issues

Develop and maintain: Software design documents, Interface control documents (ICDs), User manuals and operational procedures

Ensure systems comply with internal controls, quality standards, and audit requirements

Support change management and version control practices

Identify automation opportunities to improve throughput, reduce manual intervention, and enhance equipment utilization

Propose and implement system enhancements aligned with AOI’s manufacturing roadmap

Qualification

C#SECS/GEM protocolsSQL databasesMESEAP systemsMandarin ChineseAutomation EngineeringElectrical EngineeringComputer ScienceProcess Optimization

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related field, or equivalent work experience

Minimum 3 years' experience of professional C# software development

Ability to regularly collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones, including participation in meetings scheduled outside standard local business hours