Equipment Automation Engineer

Equipment Automation EngineerExperience: 2 to 15 YearsLocation: Dholera, GujaratAbout The BusinessTata Electronics Pvt. Ltd. is a prominent global player in the electronics manufacturing industry, with fast-emerging capabilities in Electronics Manufacturing Services, Semiconductor Assembly & Test, Semiconductor Foundry, and Design Services. Established in 2020 as a greenfield venture of the Tata Group, the company aims to serve global customers through integrated offerings across a trusted electronics and semiconductor value chain. With a rapidly growing workforce, the company currently employs over 65,000 people and has significant operations in Gujarat, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, India. Tata Electronics is committed to creating a socioeconomic footprint by employing many women in its workforce and actively supporting local communities through initiatives in environment, education, healthcare, sports and livelihood.SummaryJoin Tata Electronics to integrate and scale equipment-level automation for India’s first advanced semiconductor fabrication facility. As an Equipment Automation Engineer, you will bring up tool communication, implement SEMI-standard interfaces, and enable reliable data collection and recipe control that power factory systems (MES/CIM) and process-control analytics (APC/FDC/SPC). Your work ensures high tool uptime, stable operations, and seamless integration; setting global benchmarks for equipment automation in India’s semiconductor ecosystem.Key ResponsibilitiesIntegrate fab equipment with factory systems using SEMI standards: SECS/GEM, GEM300 (HSMS, equipment state models, carrier/wafer handling, alarms/events, SVIDs)EDA (Interface A) for high-frequency data collection (e.g., SEMI E120/E125/E134/E164)Build and maintain equipment drivers/adapters, event/alarm mapping, and data collection plans for MES/CIM, FDC/SPC, and YMS consumption.Collaborate on dispatching/wafer flow logic with MES/RTD/MCS; validate equipment responses to factory commands.Use simulators and vendor test tools for FAT/SAT (Factory/Site Acceptance Test) and tool bring-up; maintain automated test suites for regressions.Operational SupportEnsure high uptime and reliability of tool interfaces; support 24×7 operations via on-call rotation.Troubleshoot equipment automation issues across hardware (IO, load ports, RFID/barcode, sensors) and software (protocols, drivers, OS services, network) layers.Monitor data transfers and performance of EDA/SECS streams; tune collection rates, buffering, and retention.Maintain configuration, patching, and version control for equipment adapters and scripts; follow PCRB change control.Create and maintain documentation: interface specifications, event maps, OCAP hooks, validation protocols, and runbooks.Participate in shift handovers and daily operations meetings; provide concise status, incident reports, and action plans.Collaboration & Continuous ImprovementPartner with Manufacturing, Process, Quality, Automation, and IT teams to stabilize processes and improve throughput/yield.Enable and enhance FDC/SPC/APC R2R by improving signal fidelity, latency, and coverage from equipment.Share lessons learned, drive root cause analysis (RCA), and implement durable fixes at the tool and system levels.Contribute to cross-functional initiatives that reduce cycle time, minimize excursions, and increase OEE.Essential Skills & AttributesStrong programming skills in C#, C++, Java, Python, and SQL (equipment adapters, services, test automation).Proficiency in troubleshooting across networking (TCP/IP), OS (Windows/Linux), processes/services, logs, and equipment controllers.Experience with database performance tuning (Oracle, SQL Server) and message queues.Practical problem-solving under pressure; strong sense of ownership in operational support.Proactive in RCA (Root Cause Analysis) and long-term corrective actions; clear communicator across functional teams.Adaptability to dynamic cleanroom environments; excellent time management to handle multiple priorities.Educational QualificationBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering.Preferred ExperienceSemiconductor fab experience with equipment integration for front-end tools (e.g., etch, CVD/PVD, lithography, CMP, metrology/inspection).Hands-on experience with SECS/GEM, GEM300, HSMS, and EDA/Interface A data collection.Understanding of factory automation (MES/CIM, RMS, MCS) and tool operations (etch, deposition, litho, metrology, inspection).Exposure to FDC/SPC/APC R2R, RMS, YMS, QMS ecosystems.Familiarity with DevOps tools (Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes) and scripting for deployment/monitoring.