Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS) Software Engineer - Arizona, Phoenix, United States
$128,880 - $211,200 USD yearly
Originally posted 8 September 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This role designs, develops, tests, and sustains the software systems that automate the movement and storage of semiconductor wafers and reticles across Intel's Ocotillo campus. Operations directly support Fab 62 automated material handling systems (AMHS) and campus-wide manufacturing equipment.
What you'll do
- Design, develop, test, validate, debug, and sustain software solutions supporting automated material handling and storage systems. - Support integration, installation, qualification, and startup of AMHS and manufacturing equipment for Fab 62 and campus operations. - Partner with the AMHS Command Center and Project Management Office (PMO) to troubleshoot operational issues, manage escalations, and resolve system events. - Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve system reliability, performance, and maintainability. - Collaborate with Intel Foundry Automation teams and external suppliers to deliver system enhancements. - Participate in an on-call rotation supporting a 24x7 high-availability automation environment.
What you'll need
- Bachelor's or master's degree in STEM, computer science, computer engineering, information systems, or a related field. - Willingness and ability to work in a 24x7 high-availability environment and participate in an on-call rotation. - 1+ years of experience with Unix/Linux operating environments. - 1+ years of experience with VB scripting, SQL query writing, and log analysis tools. - 1+ years of experience with data extraction and analysis. - 1+ years of experience with troubleshooting, problem-solving, and Model-Based Problem Solving methodologies.
Nice to have
- 1+ years of experience in Project Management and Lean Six Sigma methods. - 1+ years of semiconductor or advanced manufacturing experience.
Skills: AMHS, software solutions, automated material handling, fab automation, Unix/Linux
This role has been open 42 days — below the 51-day median for Software Engineering Semiconductor roles.
Software Engineering Semiconductor · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
180
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Median days open
51 d
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Median salary
$142k
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| Metric | Intel Corporation | All employers we track in this specialty (180 roles · 34 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 2 | 180 |
| Open roles in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family | 208 | 6222 · 145 employers |
| Median days open | 124 d | 51 d (+73 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $142k |
Skills observed across this category: AMHS, software solutions, automated material handling, fab automation, Unix/Linux
Who's hiring in this category
- KLA Corporation · 35 open roles · median 64 d
- Applied Materials · 30 open roles · median 25 d
- ASM International · 14 open roles · median 69 d
- Lam Research · 14 open roles · median 47 d
- Keysight Technologies · 10 open roles · median 77 d
- Onto Innovation · 10 open roles · median 73 d
How we counted: 180 open Software Engineering Semiconductor (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 34 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 20 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family row. Figures refresh nightly.