Equipment Automation Engineer (m/w/d)

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Do you want to help us build the DNA of tech ® ? Vishay Siliconix Itzehoe GmbH is seeking for applicants as of today as Equipment Automation Engineer (m/w/d).

Job Location:

Vishay Siliconix Itzehoe GmbH is a development and manufacturing facility for power transistors (power MOSFETs) with over 550 employees. Vishay is investing in a new semiconductor chip factory in Itzehoe, thereby expanding its production capacity in the future.

• Integration of new and existing production equipment into our 200mm and 300mm fabs
• Development, maintenance and optimisation of automation and integration solutions for production equipment
• Implementation and further development of equipment automation based on SECS/GEM, GEM300 and related industry standards
• Connection of production equipment to MES systems and other higher-level IT and automation systems
• Configuration, testing, commissioning and approval of new equipment integrations
• Support for tool upgrades, retrofits and supplier acceptance tests
• Analysis and resolution of communication, interface and automation issues during ongoing production operations
• Management and further development of integration and automation platforms (e.g. Systema EI / RI Suite, AMAT EAP, ElasticSearch)
• Support for standardisation and harmonisation projects in the field of fab and equipment automation
• Creation and maintenance of technical documentation, integration standards and best practices
• Close collaboration with international equipment manufacturers and internal departments such as MES, IT, process engineering and maintenance

What you will bring along:

• A successfully completed degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics or a comparable qualification
• Experience in equipment integration and automation within the semiconductor industry
• Knowledge of SECS/GEM (HSMS) and, ideally, GEM300
• Experience in the integration and modernisation of manufacturing systems
• Basic programming skills, preferably in Java or C#
• Experience working with databases such as Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server
• Understanding of MES, APC and fab automation architectures
• Ability to work independently and in a structured manner within a production-critical environment
• Very good command of German and English
• Knowledge of Windows- and Linux-based server environments would be an advantage
• Experience with Systema solutions, AMAT EAP or comparable integration platforms would be an advantage
• Experience working in international project teams and liaising directly with equipment suppliers would be an advantage

What can we offer you for your talent:

Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally.

Our local benefits also include compensation in accordance with our company collective agreement (starting at €65.500 - €81.500 annual gross salary) including vacation pay, a 13th month’s salary, and other special payments, a company pension plan, remote work, flexible hours, a long-term account for paid time off, Eurorad bicycle leasing and corporate fitness (EGYM Wellpass).

Vishay committed to a workplace free of harassment and unlawful discrimination. We do not engage in discrimination or harassment based on color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership, covered veteran status, protected genetic information or marital status in hiring and employment practices.

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Vishay has been growing for over 60 years and we're always looking for new people who are passionate about tech, innovation and helping transform the world around us.