MES IT Engineer
About The Position
TSMC Washington is seeking an IT Engineer to develop, modify, and maintain semiconductor factory Manufacturing Execution System (MES) applications. The role participates in system design, implementation, and deployment, and provides support to users and team members. It primarily focuses on MES kernel systems and works with semiconductor manufacturing users to improve productivity and quality. This position is fully on-site at the TSMC Washington campus in Camas, Washington. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with flexibility to work additional hours as needed for business and project milestones. The role includes carrying a pager for off-hours and weekend on-call support. Production sustaining engineers may need to adapt to a condensed 12-hour rotating shift or participate in on-duty weekend rotations. The starting salary range for new hires is $87,000 to $106,764 per year; the full position range is $87,000 to $115,580 per year. Final compensation depends on factors including skills, qualifications, education, experience, and internal equity.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering field, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent.
- Proficiency in C programming, including pointers, data structures, and dynamic memory management.
- At least 2 years of software development experience using C and SQL.
- Self-motivated, a fast learner, and passionate about continuous improvement.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to convey complex technical concepts.
- Initiative-driven, able to support organizational needs and manage priorities and responsibilities.
- Ability to collaborate as both a team player and a leader.
- Motivated by measurable results and performance improvement.
- Ability to maintain focus and accuracy on intricate tasks while managing deadlines and pressure.
- Ability to remain stationary for extended periods, primarily at a desk, with occasional movement around the facility.
- Frequent computer use, including looking at screens for extended durations.
- Occasional ability to carry items weighing up to 12 pounds.
- Frequent coordinated use of hands.
- Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to meet business and project milestones.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with legacy and modern operating systems or platforms, including OS/2, DAE, AIX, or Linux.
- Familiarity with additional languages or tools such as VB, Java, or PowerShell scripting.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain IT systems for semiconductor manufacturing fabs, primarily MES kernel systems.
- Troubleshoot user issues in a timely manner and identify opportunities to improve system baselines.
- Represent IT in collaboration with user groups to develop total IT solutions that improve productivity and quality.
- Participate in system design, implementation, and deployment.
- Support users and team members as needed.
- Work in a team-based, multitasking, and dynamic environment.
- Provide off-hours and weekend on-call support while carrying a pager.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus, subject to candidate qualifications and eligibility.
- Relocation assistance, subject to candidate qualifications and eligibility.
- Performance-based profit sharing.
- Incentive bonuses.
- Tuition assistance.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Employee wellness program.
- Basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- 12 paid holidays per year.
- 120 hours of accrued paid time off during the first year.
- On-site fitness center.
- Interactive game room.
- On-site physical therapist.
- Subsidized on-site café.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
