Manufacturing Workflow Automation Engineer (SM1)

Texas Instruments•Sherman, TX

About The Position

Texas Instruments is seeking a Thinfilms, Implant, and Epi AI Engineer to develop software and automation solutions that improve manufacturing quality and productivity. The position bridges semiconductor process engineering and advanced software development, building, deploying, and sustaining automation tools and data pipelines for a high-volume 300mm wafer fab. The work supports the company’s digital transformation and uses modern development techniques and AI-assisted coding to improve efficiencies, yields, quality, and manufacturing operations.

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 similar AI co-development tools, such as Claude, Copilot, or Cursor, to accelerate programming tasks.

Nice To Haves

Semiconductor industry experience, preferably directly related to thin films, implant, and/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.
Strong time-management skills to deliver projects on time.
Passion for the work and willingness to learn from colleagues.

Responsibilities

Develop and automate workflows for qualifications, dispositions, process releases, and other critical manufacturing steps.
Rapidly develop and deploy applications and automation solutions using AI code-generation platforms such as Claude, Copilot, and Cursor.
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 resolve 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 TI sites and data systems.
Automate repetitive tasks to increase efficiency.
Mentor team members across the organization on software development and management techniques.