R&D Automation Engineer

Company: TRUMPF
Location: Cranbury
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

How brave are you? We are a high-tech company providing machine tools and laser technology, and are looking for people who can face new challenges with a fresh mind. As an independent family company, we offer you the freedom and trust to put your brave ideas into practice. With you on board, we would like to power ahead with the digital networking of the manufacturing industry. Our passion and creative drive ensure that we are an innovative force - across the globe at over 70 TRUMPF locations.
Summary
Automation Engineer will work in the Equipment Development and Automation Team at TRUMPF Photonics Inc. The Equipment Development and Automation Team is responsible to provide software and hardware automation solutions to Production and R&D needs within TRUMPF Photonics while collaborate with other sites across the TRUMPF Group in automation projects. The responsibilities of this individual will be automation equipment development, MES equipment integration, machine vision and routine support of equipment related production and R&D activities.
Automation Engineer Principle Duties & Responsibilities
Develop automated equipment for semiconductor laser testing and assembly, experience with industrial robot, PLC, or high precision motion control is desired, semiconductor industry experience is a plus.
Develop software solutions to integrate production equipment into companywide Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). MUST have proven software programming skills, MES or PAC experience is a plus.
Develop machine vision algorithms and programs for semiconductor wafer inspection processes, proven machine vision knowledge is desired.
Support routine production activity as needed, hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis of production equipment issues are required.
Identify potential improvements in existing equipment for cost-reduction and yield improvement.
Work closely with production engineering team and R&D engineers in multidisciplinary projects of automation equipment development and design reviews, need to be able to understand mechanical or electrical design drawings, schematics and hardware-in-the-loop programs.
Ability to work independently in own projects and collaborate with team members or colleagues from other teams in projects.
Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; willing to take responsibilities and ownership in automation projects.
Onsite job at Cranbury, NJ location.
Automation Engineer Qualifications
This position requires 2+ years' experience with a bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline, advanced degree or previous semi-conductor industrial experience is a plus.
Must be PROFICIENT in at least one of the following programming skills, C#, C++, Python, LabView, Matlab, Java, SQL, Visual Basic, PLC, etc. Software programming will be expected on a daily basis for this position.
Previous experience in automation system integration, MES equipment integration, PAC, or machine vision is preferred.
Hands-on skills with extensive instrumentation, troubleshooting and equipment assembly experience, statistics and data analysis skills are highly desired.
Must be able to wear a clean room smock and conduct assembly work with up to 20 lbs. equipment.
TRUMPF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. #mst

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