IT SOFTWARE ENGINEER - AUTOMATION

Req. ID: 118782

Job Description

As a Fab 4 Automation Software Engineer, you will work within a team environment that supports, creates and maintains IT solutions for the Process R&D 300mm facility in Boise Idaho. This role requires great IT troubleshooting skills, attention to detail and the competency to learn on the fly. The team supports critical manufacturing software/databases as well as Data Analysis systems that evolve our technology as a company. Software engineers in this team collaborate extensively with others to maintain high quality software support, delivery and uptime to the facility.

Other duties include participating in a 24×7 on-call rotation; establishing and maintaining effective relationships with customers, developers, and infrastructure groups across all sites; travel to remote sites may also be required.

Responsibilities and Tasks
Coordination and support of tool automation:

Work with area experts and automation developers to automate tools and implement host enhancements in a timely manner
Assist in the prioritization and requirement gathering for new hosts and host enhancements
Work with the automation developers and tool owners to schedule tool time for automation testing and upgrades
Provide expertise and assistance in setup as tool owners and automation developers design and test new hosts and enhancements
Participate in a wide variety of automation projects
Strive for automation alignment of the 300mm Fabs. Actively work with representatives world wide to implement the best know system
Maintain documentation around procedures and protocols
Weekly status reports to managers for all ongoing projects
Aid in debugging automation problems within a daily support role

Provide automation software support and integration:

Support software development teams in defining requirements for enhancements
Assist in the creation of training documentation for software enhancements
Provide testing of manufacturing applications for software releases
Work with the Fab Software Support team to find and implement solutions to guarantee software resiliency
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the support tools through day to day problem solving efforts
Provides and reviews reporting accuracy of R&D automation systems relative to WW standards.
These reports allow visibility into differences within the WW 300mm Fabs
Provides action plans to maintain current standards as new systems become available or deployed

Ensures Product Quality:

Completes work in an accurate and timely manner
Organizes tasks for maximum efficiency
Completes all required classes and applies learned skills and techniques on-the-job
Demonstrates awareness of changes to automation systems. Proactively looks to prevent downtime and product risk
Provides thorough and accurate passdown for backup coverage
Does not allow idle conversation to impact productivity

Drives Improvements & Enhancements:

Regularly makes suggestions to reduce errors
Generates alternative solutions when necessary
Offers suggestions for improvement. Provide support role for implementation
Completes documentation in a timely manner
Demonstrates proficient knowledge in software systems used in area
Demonstrates ability and desire to learn new systems and processes
Demonstrates effective trouble shooting skills in software systems used in area
Addresses issues and situations in a timely manner

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates should have good communication, problem solving skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
Knowledge in several of the following areas is a plus: C#, Visual Basic (.NET), MSSQL, Perl, Tcl, XML, HTML, Windows, Linux and Unix.
Experience in Automated Material Handling Systems is preferred
Focus on continuous improvement, results and driving work to achieve goals
Strong communication skills (written, verbal and presentation)
The ability to solve problems across group boundaries

Education:

B.S. degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or Electrical Engineering is required. Equivalent experience and/or other related certifications will be considered.

We recruit, hire, train, promote, discipline and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, veteran’s status, or other classifications protected under law. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for team members’ disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.

Each manager, supervisor and team member is responsible for carrying out this policy. The EEO Administrator in Human Resources is responsible for administration of this policy. The administrator will monitor compliance and is available to answer any questions on EEO matters.

To request assistance with the application process, please contact Micron’s Human Resources Department at 1-800-336-8918 (or 208-368-4748).

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