Manufacturing Workflow Automation Engineer (SM1)

Texas Instruments•Sherman, TX

About The Position

Texas Instruments is seeking an engineer to develop software and automation solutions that improve manufacturing quality and productivity. The role bridges semiconductor process engineering and software development, with a focus on automating workflows such as qualifications, material dispositions, and process releases in a high-volume 300mm wafer fab. The engineer will build, deploy, and sustain automation tools and data pipelines that support manufacturing operations and decision-making, using modern development approaches and AI-assisted coding tools.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Data Analytics with an AI focus, Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or another related field.
At least 4 years of industry experience or 4 years of Texas Instruments-specific experience.
Demonstrated experience with AI agentic frameworks or AI co-development tools such as Claude, Copilot, Cursor, or similar.

Nice To Haves

Semiconductor industry experience, especially experience related to thin films, implant, or epitaxy.
Experience with relational database management systems such as Oracle, MSSQL, or PostgreSQL, and SQL.
Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively across functions.
Initiative and a results-oriented approach.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Good listening skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong time-management skills that support on-time project delivery.
Passion for the job and willingness to learn from others.

Responsibilities

Develop and automate manufacturing workflows for qualifications, dispositions, process releases, and other critical process steps.
Rapidly develop and deploy applications and automation solutions using AI code-generation platforms to accelerate development and implementation.
Automate lot and equipment dispositions to support continuous production flow and minimize cycle time.
Identify systematic process or equipment problems and develop automated solutions to address them.
Work with project managers and internal customers to define requirements and develop solutions for manufacturing needs.
Provide data solutions and pipelines that enhance manufacturing applications and decision-making.
Document software systems, usage requirements, and troubleshooting guides for manufacturing teams.
Deliver high-quality automated solutions in a timely manner.
Make applications and automation tools compatible with other Texas Instruments sites and data systems.
Automate repetitive tasks to increase efficiency.
Mentor team members across the organization on software development and management techniques.