Sr. MES IT Engineer

TSMC•Camas, WA

14h•$92,220 - $135,480•Onsite

About The Position

TSMC Washington is seeking a Senior MES IT Engineer to develop, modify, and maintain semiconductor factory Manufacturing Execution System (MES) applications, with a primary focus on MES kernel systems. The role participates in system design, implementation, and deployment, and supports users and team members as needed. It works with manufacturing user groups to deliver IT solutions that improve productivity and quality, troubleshoot user issues, and identify opportunities to improve system baselines. The position is fully on-site at the Camas, Washington campus. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with additional hours as needed to meet business and project milestones. Production sustaining engineers may need to adapt to a condensed 12-hour rotating shift or participate in on-duty weekend rotations. A pager and off-hours and weekend on-call support are expected. The stated new-hire starting salary range is $92,220 to $124,664 per year; the full position range is $92,220 to $135,480 per year. Final compensation depends on factors including skills, qualifications, education, experience, and internal equity. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance, subject to qualifications and eligibility. Other compensation includes performance-based profit sharing, incentive bonuses, and tuition assistance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; an employee wellness program; basic life and AD&D coverage; a 401(k) with company match; an employee stock purchase program; 12 paid holidays; 120 hours of accrued PTO during the first year; and campus amenities including a fitness center, game room, on-site physical therapist, and subsidized café.

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.
2–4 years of software development experience using C and SQL.
Ability to remain stationary at a desk for extended periods, use a computer and view screens for extended durations, occasionally move around the facility, occasionally carry items weighing up to 12 pounds, and frequently use coordinated hand movements.
Ability to convey complex technical concepts.
Self-motivated, quick to learn, and passionate about continuous improvement.
Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Initiative and ability to manage priorities and responsibilities.
Ability to maintain focus and accuracy on intricate tasks while managing deadlines and pressure.

Nice To Haves

Experience with legacy and modern operating systems or platforms such as OS/2, DAE, AIX, or Linux.
Familiarity with additional languages or tools such as VB, Java, or PowerShell scripting.
POSEIDON domain knowledge or other MES knowledge.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain IT systems for semiconductor manufacturing fabs, primarily focusing on MES kernel systems.
Troubleshoot user issues promptly and identify opportunities to improve system baselines.
Represent IT in working with user groups to develop solutions that improve productivity and quality.
Participate in system design, implementation, and deployment.
Support users and team members as needed.
Work collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple tasks and adapting to changing needs.
Provide off-hours and weekend on-call support.

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, dental, and 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, and subsidized café.