Ferrotec · 20 hours ago
Automation Engineering Manager
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expFerrotec is a technology company with a global presence in the semiconductor industry, dedicated to providing precision solutions. The Automation Engineering Manager will lead a multidisciplinary automation team, overseeing the development and management of advanced manufacturing systems and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Advanced MaterialsEnterprise SoftwareFinanceInformation TechnologyManufacturing
Responsibilities
Providing technical leadership, strategic vision, and day-to-day management for a multidisciplinary automation team supporting advanced manufacturing systems
Overseeing the development, integration, and lifecycle management of high-voltage power supply systems, electronics controller firmware, and C#-based control software for next-generation equipment
Leading software and controls engineering efforts using RSLogix for Allen-Bradley PLCs and Beckhoff PC-based control platforms, ensuring robust, scalable, and maintainable automation solutions
Directing robotics automation for semiconductor wafer handling and processing, driving high reliability, precision, and safety in cleanroom environments
Aligning technical execution with business objectives, mentoring engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, safety requirements, and best practices in semiconductor manufacturing automation
Qualification
Required
Very strong mechanical aptitude, including the ability to read and understand assembly drawings and P&ID's
Solid foundation in basic electronics, passive components, NPN/PNP switches, as well as electrical power distribution, transformers, relays, contactors, and circuit breakers
Competence and confidence to troubleshoot basic electrical and electronic circuits using schematics and DMM
Possess an aptitude to acquire new technical knowledge organically and a desire for lifelong learning
Minimum, seven to fifteen years of hands-on engineering software development experience with industrial control systems, factory automation, and/or embedded control systems
High proficiency with Ladder Diagram, Structured Text, HMI scripting, HMI graphics and animation
Experience with industrial automation hardware, such as PLC's, field bus networks, I/O modules, communications modules, as well as servo and stepper motion control subsystems
Microprocessors, digital signal processing, and board-level software
Familiarity with I 2 C, SPI, and RS-232 communications
Embedded C language programming under a real-time operating system
Desktop applications development with Visual Studio, C#, .NET Framework, Win Forms, and WPF
Have participated in and led automation (or other engineering) projects throughout the development lifecycle
Familiarity with engineering processes, including document control procedures, and source code control, like Git
Experience leading and motivating individual contributors, maximizing their unique strengths, and mentoring where needed to drive continuous improvement
Recognize when progress has slowed and help guide subordinates towards solutions to difficult and complex problems
Maintain internal project schedules and employee priorities to ensure on-time revenue recognition and favorable meshing with other production and development teams
Preferred
Knowledge of T-SQL, ADO.NET, LINQ, and Power Shell highly desired
Benefits
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 available to all employees & family members
Much More!
Company
Ferrotec
Ferrotec is a manufacturing company that provides component, material, and system solutions for semi conductor and electronic industries.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$74.64M2022-07-19Post Ipo Equity
2022-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $74.64M
2013-07-16IPO
Leadership Team
Shauna Brock
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