Automation Engineer

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Job Description

The Automation Engineer will assist in the design, development, and deployment of automation solutions for semiconductor backend processes. This role involves supporting hardware integration projects with robotics, sensors, and PLCs, and developing automation software using languages like Python, C#, or Java. Responsibilities also include implementing and troubleshooting communication protocols such as REST APIs, SECS/GEM, and Modbus, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and participating in system testing and documentation.
Must have:
  • Assist in design, development, and deployment of automation solutions for semiconductor backend processes.
  • Support hardware integration projects involving robotics, sensors, PLCs, and other factory equipment.
  • Develop and maintain automation software using scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, C#, or Java).
  • Implement and troubleshoot equipment communication protocols such as REST APIs, SECS/GEM, Modbus, and other industrial standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including process, equipment, and IT engineers.
  • Participate in system testing, debugging, and documentation of automation solutions.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Basic programming skills in any language (Python, C#, Java, etc.).
  • Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Good to have:
  • Strong interest in factory automation, hardware-software integration, and industrial communication protocols.
  • Familiarity or hands-on experience with REST APIs, SECS/GEM, Modbus, or other communication protocols.
  • Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Perks:
  • Online and offline learning opportunities for career development.
  • Commitment to sustainability.
  • Inclusive work environment.
  • Programs focused on diversity, inclusion, and equality.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the design, development, and deployment of automation solutions for semiconductor backend processes.
  • Support hardware integration projects involving robotics, sensors, PLCs, and other factory equipment.
  • Develop and maintain automation software using scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, C#, or Java).
  • Implement and troubleshoot equipment communication protocols such as REST APIs, SECS/GEM, Modbus, and other industrial standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including process, equipment, and IT engineers to ensure seamless automation deployment.
  • Participate in system testing, debugging, and documentation of automation solutions.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Strong interest in factory automation, hardware-software integration, and industrial communication protocols.
  • Basic programming skills in any language (Python, C#, Java, etc.).
  • Familiarity or hands-on experience with REST APIs, SECS/GEM, Modbus, or other communication protocols is a strong advantage.
  • Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Career Development Opportunities

We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.

Commitment At NXP.

We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality.

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About The Company

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.comRead MoreCareer Development OpportunitiesBright Minds. Bright Futures.We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.Read MoreCommitment At NXP.We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future.

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