MES Factory Software Engineer
Insight GlobalAbout the role
What They Do
This engineer helps build and support the software systems that keep a semiconductor factory running efficiently. They work on manufacturing systems, equipment automation, production tracking, quality monitoring, and factory data integration.
Think of this as a blend of:
Manufacturing IT
Factory automation
MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
Semiconductor operations
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Configure and support MES and automation software
Maintain production data such as process flows, recipes, and materials
Integrate factory systems with equipment and automation platforms
Troubleshoot manufacturing software issues affecting production
Support testing, go-live activities, and system rollouts
Work closely with manufacturing, quality, automation, and IT teams
Help improve factory efficiency through software and automation solutions
Must-Have Skills
✅ Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar
✅ 3-6 years of experience supporting manufacturing software systems
✅ Experience with:
MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
Factory Automation
CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing)
Equipment Automation
Quality Systems (SPC, FDC)
✅ Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes
✅ Experience troubleshooting production system issues
✅ Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Nice-to-Haves
⭐ Experience with Applied Materials software
⭐ Experience supporting a semiconductor fab, assembly, or test facility
⭐ System integrations and factory software deployments
⭐ Equipment interfaces and material handling systems
⭐ Exposure to AI/ML or manufacturing analytics
Responsibilities
- Configure and support MES and automation software
- Maintain production data such as process flows, recipes, and materials
- Integrate factory systems with equipment and automation platforms
- Troubleshoot manufacturing software issues affecting production
- Support testing, go-live activities, and system rollouts
- Work closely with manufacturing, quality, automation, and IT teams
- Help improve factory efficiency through software and automation solutions
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar
- 3-6 years of experience supporting manufacturing software systems
- Experience with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
- Experience with Factory Automation
- Experience with CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing)
- Experience with Equipment Automation
- Experience with Quality Systems (SPC, FDC)
- Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes
Skills mentioned
About Insight Global
Insight Global is an international talent and consulting company that delivers business outcomes in an ever-changing world. We obsess over solving problems and building solutions that move our customers further, faster. With access to top talent in more than 50 countries, our tech-enabled recruiters can build teams quickly. Our technical experts across Cloud, AI, Data, Enterprise Operations, and Applied Engineering deliver solutions tailored to each customer’s needs. As those needs evolve, so do we. As we evolve, though, we stay true to our purpose: to develop people personally, professionally, and financially so they can be the light to the world around them. It shows up in everything we do, from investing in our people to delivering results for our customers to making a meaningful impact in our communities.
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