AMHS Intelligent Systems Engineer

Intel•Hillsboro, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Intel Foundry is seeking an experienced manufacturing systems software development engineer to own real-time Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS) architectures, high-availability control software, and data-driven factory throughput at its Hillsboro, Oregon campuses. AMHS supports continuous 24x7 wafer transport and reticle delivery across high-volume manufacturing facilities. The role works at the intersection of distributed software systems, factory physics, and cleanroom operations, influencing wafer cycle times, tool availability, and operational yield. The engineer is responsible for AMHS performance, reliability, uptime, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement. The position designs and deploys automation software for wafer transport, reticle management, and stocker systems; sustains distributed control platforms; leads new product introductions and complex escalations; and applies data analysis and automation to identify and prevent systemic failures. The role also supports equipment qualification, global standards, and cross-functional collaboration. It requires on-call rotation participation and work in a cleanroom, including walking long fab distances and working at heights around automated track superstructures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering/ECE, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline and 3+ years of relevant industry experience; alternatively, a master's degree in one of these fields and 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
2+ years of hands-on experience troubleshooting complex robotics, equipment, distributed systems, industrial controls, or factory automation platforms.
Willingness to participate in operational on-call rotation for 24x7 manufacturing escalations.
Willingness to work in a cleanroom, walk long fab distances, and work at heights around automated track superstructures.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in semiconductor wafer fabrication facilities, preferably 300mm fab operations.
Direct engineering experience with automated material handling OEM systems.
Proficiency in SQL database query development and scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or VB Script for log analytics and automated monitoring.
Knowledge of SEMI communication standards, including SEMI E84, E87, E157, and E40, and Manufacturing Execution Systems integration.
Applied knowledge of factory physics, queueing theory, and Theory of Constraints to improve cycle time and wafer velocity.
Experience with model-based structured problem-solving methods such as FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, or 8D.
Experience with CAD/CAM engineering tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent, or automated layout modeling.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Responsibilities

Own AMHS performance, reliability, uptime, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement within the manufacturing environment.
Participate in an operational on-call rotation to support 24x7 manufacturing escalations.
Design, integrate, and deploy end-to-end software solutions for 300mm wafer transport, reticle management, and automated stocker systems.
Debug, tune, and sustain multi-tier automation platforms, including firmware, operating system configurations, database interfaces, and real-time scheduling algorithms.
Lead new product introductions and coordinate qualification and integration with IT Platforms, Networks, Middleware, and Module Equipment Engineering without disrupting manufacturing line balance.
Lead responses to system excursions, perform structured root cause analysis, and implement permanent corrective and preventive actions.
Develop SQL queries, Python automation routines, and PowerBI dashboards to monitor fleet health, analyze telemetry logs, and prevent systemic failures.
Identify and implement improvements to corrective and preventive maintenance, driving improvements through DPO and DPG so that sites can benefit from them.
Complete equipment qualification according to applicable specifications and contribute to global knowledge revisions based on qualification learnings.
Collaborate with Intel's worldwide AMHS engineering network to maintain alignment with Copy Exactly! protocols and SEMI standards.
Work in a cleanroom, including walking long fab distances and working at heights around automated track superstructures.