Software Engineer
Summary
Develops and optimizes real-time dispatching and production control software for semiconductor manufacturing, integrating CIM/MES systems to improve equipment utilization and factory efficiency.
Full-time
## Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to join our semiconductor manufacturing operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing production dispatching, resource allocation, and manufacturing flow in a real-time production environment. This role requires a strong background in *semiconductor manufacturing, **Industrial Engineering (IE), **CIM/MES systems, **production planning, and **software-based manufacturing solutions*.
The engineer will work closely with Manufacturing, Production Control, Industrial Engineering, CIM, Automation, and IT teams to improve equipment utilization, cycle time, throughput, and overall factory efficiency.
## Key Responsibilities
* Develop, maintain, and optimize *real-time dispatching strategies* for semiconductor manufacturing operations.
* Monitor and manage *production dispatching and lot movement* to ensure optimal equipment utilization and production flow.
* Analyze factory performance metrics such as *cycle time, throughput, WIP (Work-In-Process), bottlenecks, queue time, and equipment loading*.
* Collaborate with *Production Planning and Resource Planning* teams to balance production capacity, manpower, equipment, and material availability.
* Configure and enhance *CIM/MES dispatching rules*, production scheduling logic, and manufacturing workflows.
* Support the implementation and optimization of *CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing)* systems and manufacturing automation solutions.
* Work with Industrial Engineering teams to improve *line balancing, capacity planning, process optimization, and operational efficiency*.
* Develop software scripts, dashboards, reports, and analytical tools to support real-time production decision making.
* Participate in manufacturing system integration projects involving *MES, EAP, APC, scheduling, dispatching, and factory automation systems*.
* Conduct root cause analysis for production delays, dispatching conflicts, and resource constraints, and implement corrective actions.
* Coordinate with Equipment Engineering, Process Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to support production ramp-up, engineering lots, and urgent customer priorities.
* Ensure compliance with semiconductor manufacturing procedures, quality standards, and operational KPIs.
## Requirements
### Education
* Bachelor’s degree in *Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering*, or a related discipline.
### Experience
* *3–8+ years of experience* in a *semiconductor manufacturing environment* (Wafer Fab, Assembly, Test, OSAT, or advanced electronics manufacturing).
* Hands-on experience with *real-time dispatching, production control, production planning, or factory scheduling*.
* Experience in *Industrial Engineering (IE)*, including capacity planning, line balancing, cycle time reduction, or manufacturing optimization.
* Experience working with *CIM/MES systems* (e.g., MES, EAP, RMS, scheduling or dispatching systems, factory automation platforms).
* Experience in *production resource planning*, equipment loading, WIP management, and manufacturing execution.
* Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes and factory operations.
### Technical Skills
* Strong understanding of *CIM, MES, EAP, factory automation, and production dispatching systems*.
* Good software competency with experience in one or more of the following:
* SQL
* Python
* C#
* Java
* VBA
* Manufacturing reporting and dashboard tools
* Knowledge of manufacturing optimization, scheduling algorithms, and real-time decision support systems.
* Ability to analyze large production datasets and generate actionable operational insights.
* Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing communication standards (e.g., *SECS/GEM*) is an advantage.
## Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with *wafer fab dispatching systems*, production scheduling engines, or advanced planning systems (APS).
* Knowledge of *Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints (TOC)*, or similar operational improvement methodologies.
* Experience participating in *CIM integration, MES deployment, factory automation, or smart manufacturing projects*.
* Understanding of semiconductor equipment utilization, preventive maintenance coordination, and production constraint management.
## Key Competencies
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent understanding of *manufacturing operations and production flow control*.
* Ability to make data-driven decisions in a *fast-paced real-time manufacturing environment*.
* Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
* Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple manufacturing priorities simultaneously.
## Why Join Us?
Join a technology-driven semiconductor team where you will play a key role in *real-time factory optimization, production dispatching, CIM automation, and smart manufacturing initiatives* across advanced semiconductor manufacturing operations.