MES and Factory Automation Engineer - Peoria, AZ, United States
Originally posted 21 October 2026 by the employer.
Configure, test, and integrate MES with CIM/EAP, AMHS/OHT, and ERP for a greenfield semiconductor assembly facility.
About the role
The MES and Factory Automation Engineer supports the implementation and operation of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), CIM, automation, and quality systems for Amkor Technology's Arizona Technology Assembly (ATA) greenfield facility. The role focuses primarily on system configuration, integration, and deployment to build automated factory systems from the ground up.
What you'll do
- Configure, test, and support MES and related manufacturing systems. - Integrate MES with CIM/EAP, automation systems (AMHS/OHT), quality systems, and enterprise platforms (ERP). - Manage system interfaces and data flows, including lot tracking, WIP, recipes, and dispatching logic. - Maintain manufacturing master data covering process flows, equipment, materials, and recipes. - Support testing activities including SIT, UAT, commissioning, go-live, and stabilization. - Troubleshoot system issues affecting manufacturing operations and data integrity while collaborating with vendors and cross-functional teams.
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline. - 3–6 years of experience in manufacturing IT, factory automation, or semiconductor manufacturing systems. - Hands-on experience with MES, CIM/EAP/RMS, automation, logistics, or quality systems (SPC, FDC). - Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and shop floor operations. - Experience supporting production manufacturing systems.
Nice to have
- Experience with commercial manufacturing software platforms (Applied Materials preferred). - Experience supporting MES or automation systems in a semiconductor fab, assembly, or test site. - Exposure to system integration or factory system rollout projects. - Basic understanding of equipment interfaces or material handling systems. - Familiarity with analytics or AI/ML use cases in manufacturing.
Skills: MES, factory automation, CIM, AMHS, EAP
This role has been open 0 days — well below the 56-day median for Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering roles.
Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
2504
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Median days open
56 d
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Median salary
$100k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Amkor | All employers we track in this specialty (2504 roles · 78 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 14 | 2504 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 51 | 10278 · 109 employers |
| Median days open | 0 d | 56 d (−56 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $100k |
Skills observed across this category: MES, factory automation, CIM, AMHS, EAP
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology · 365 open roles · median 81 d
- Applied Materials · 258 open roles · median 41 d
- Entegris · 220 open roles · median 47 d
- Lam Research · 109 open roles · median 70 d
- Infineon Technologies · 96 open roles · median 43 d
- Vishay Intertechnology · 67 open roles · median 44 d
How we counted: 2504 open Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 78 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 28 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 Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.