Hardware Automation Leader (Principal Engineer)

Factory Hardware Automation Leader is part of central factory automation group of Nexperia ATSN. You will be responsible for improving & maintaining connectivity and automation for the factory. You would also contribute to smart manufacturing roadmap in implementing AI operator Image AI solutions AI controller selection and implementation for turning the factory in to a centrally controlled smart factory.

What You Need To Do:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Build automation solution involving AI controller connectivity improvement SW driven automation of line/ process

Work with HW automation team in connecting various HW assets AGV ARV ASRS Smart racks etc.

Maintain existing SW automation solutions

Collaborate with central and sustenance engineering monitor projects identify requirements provide assistance as required.

Scout market for ideas build collaboration with identified innovation partners share and ideate with factory engineering / automation teams.

Monitor and report on project status to management

Collect business requirements and convert them to IT specification for implementations

Be the business champion in projects with IT and validate and approve the developed solutions.

Be the owner of roadmaps for factory automation ensure smooth adaption of the same.

Collaborate with data scientists and support adaption and delivery of control algorithms to the line.

III. SKILLS /COMPETENCIES

7-10 years of Experience in working in Semiconductor Back End factories in different roles (operations SW engineering Automation)

Experience in factory automation covering software driven AI contooler IOT Controller Remote command center SCADA software.

Experience in working on improving OEE Yield implementation of predictive quality predictive maintenance in Semiconductor factories.

Proven expertise in stake holder management

Proven ability to identify opportunities for improvement ideate and solution creation consensus building in a multi stakeholder environment

Experience in using quality tools Lean Six Sigma DoE and others

Deep Experience with factory connectivity solutions for various tools and sensors SECS/GEM TCP/IP PLC file based etc

Deep experience in programming solutions Python Pyspark Microsoft ecosystem Oracle DB SQL SparkQL . Application development and management

Deep expertise in Remote command center solutions

What You Need To Have:

Minimum Bachelors degree in Engineering

Experienced in large-scale automation projects

Enthusiastic being able to mentor and take diverse teams together

Pragmatic and solution-oriented but also cost aware

Negotiation and presentation skills

Collaborative with teams as well as vendors and suppliers

Understanding business requirements service-oriented attitude

Excellent command of English

Very good analytical skills and critical thinking skills

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D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all and we consider all applicants fairly as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Womens groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.