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CLAWS Manufacturing Systems Engineer

North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC

  1. Salary Not stated by the employer
  2. Employer North Carolina State University at Raleigh
  3. Location Raleigh, NC
  4. Workplace On site
  5. Role Technology
  6. Posted Apr 20, 2026
  7. Reference pa-229675
CLAWS Manufacturing Systems Engineer at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
We are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Execution System (MES) / Database Engineer to support and develop the digital infrastructure of our advanced semiconductor research foundry. The position focuses on enhancing MES workflows and managing Oracle-based backend systems to improve process traceability, data integrity, and operational efficiency in an R&D fabrication environment.

Key Responsibilities:
MES Workflow Development & Support (40%)
  • Create and implement MES workflows to support custom semiconductor fabrication process flows. Support foundry users in establishing new fabrication process flows.
  • Build and maintain digital traveler systems for lot tracking, process documentation, and process monitoring.
  • Integrate MES with process tools and data acquisition systems.
  • Develop intuitive user interfaces and dashboards for tracking materials, fabrication lots, and operating metrics, including process controls (SPC).
  • Ensure data consistency and traceability throughout fabrication process flows.

Database Architecture & Management (30%)
  • Administer databases storing process metadata, experiment logs, and tool usage history.
  • Design and maintain scalable schemas and optimize query performance for large datasets.
  • Ensure data security, backup protocols, and system uptime.
  • Support analytics and reporting needs from internal teams and external partners

Data Integration & Automation (20%)
  • Automate data collection pipelines from lab equipment, process logs, and measurement tools.
  • Support integration with homegrown and third-party web-based applications.
  • Develop and maintain APIs, ETL processes, and scheduled jobs to support workflows.
  • Enable clean data delivery for analytics, visualization, and AI/ML use cases.

Collaboration & Support (10%)
  • Work with process engineers, cleanroom staff, and IT to gather requirements and implement MES/database updates.
  • Support continuous improvement through data accessibility and system enhancements.
  • Implement and maintain document control protocols within MES.
  • Document workflows, user guides, and SOPs for MES and data systems.
  • Provide training and troubleshooting for end users.
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