Associate Engineer, CIM

Position Summary

The Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) Support Associate Engineer is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting CIM systems in a semiconductor production environment.

This role ensures seamless equipment-to-host communication, data integrity, and automation workflows while providing real-time support for manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

CIM System Support & Troubleshooting

Provide real-time support for CIM-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime for production.

Diagnose and resolve equipment integration, automation script, and resource/operation configuration in MES.

Perform log analysis, database queries, and system debugging to identify root causes.

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) & Equipment Interface

Support MES transactions and ensure seamless data flow between MES, Host, and Equipment.

Work with SECS/GEM, MES interfaces for equipment communication.

Monitor equipment data logs, alarms, and mapping consistency in the system.

Process Automation & System Enhancement

Collaborate with process engineers, IT, and vendors to improve system stability and efficiency.

Participate and support in software upgrades, patch deployment, and system validation activities.

Incident Management & Reporting

Provide timely issue escalation, impact analysis, and resolution tracking.

Maintain detailed incident logs, troubleshooting steps, and preventive action records.

Prepare shift handover reports and communicate system health status.

Requirements

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related fields.

Prior experience with CIM/ MES Systems (e.g., Camstar, PROMIS, FACTORYworks, Eyelit, etc).

Familiarity with SECS/GEM, EDA, OPC, or other equipment communication protocols.

Familiarity with RMS, SPC, Test system and Wafer map system

Experience in SEMI standards (E30, E37, E39, E40, E87, etc.).

Experience in troubleshooting skills in SQL, Python, VB, Java, or shell scripting.

Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes (frontend/backend).

Fast problem-solving ability in a high-pressure production environment.

Strong communication and teamwork skills to coordinate across departments.

Willing to work rotating shifts and provide on-call support when needed.