CLAWS Manufacturing Systems Engineer
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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