Factory Automation Software Engineer

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves diverse high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our diverse and innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

Opportunity / Position:

Qorvo is currently seeking a Manufacturing Systems Factory Automation Software Engineer to join its Hillsboro (Oregon) Fabrication facility Manufacturing Systems team. This is an exciting, multidimensional role and opportunity for growth within an experienced, high-performance IT group which designs, develops, and supports semiconductor manufacturing systems for Qorvo, a rapidly growing technology company supplying components to the wireless and communications industries.

Manufacturing Systems used by semiconductor companies deliver significant value by optimizing processes, enhancing productivity, ensuring quality, reducing costs, enabling flexibility, ensuring compliance, integrating supply chain operations, and fostering continuous improvement. These systems are essential components of modern semiconductor manufacturing operations, driving efficiency, competitiveness, and innovation in the industry.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter with experience in Factory Automation Software Development life cycle and processes, project management, and business process analysis. In addition, strong problem solving, verbal and written communication, inter-group coordination, multi-tasking, and teamwork skills are required.  Software development and troubleshooting are the primary focus, but experienced developers will help shape the architecture of the affected manufacturing systems.

Scope of Responsibilities / Expectations:

• Responsible for automation applications and/or infrastructure including development of software applications and software systems.
• Duties will include research and development of automation systems in the areas of flexible manufacturing systems, experiment management, user interfaces, process control, dynamic database-driven web and console applications, data analysis, equipment controller development, and distributed systems architecture.
• To integrate manufacturing tools with the Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• The individual will be expected to learn the business models and use this understanding to define, design, and develop systems that track material, control processing, and analyze data critical to the success of manufacturing operations.
• Activities will span the full software lifecycle: vision and requirements analysis, architecture definition, project planning, software design and development, testing, implementation, support, and continuous improvement.
• On-call coverage for the factory is expected.

Necessary Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and/or Computer Science majors.
• At least 3 years’ experience designing, developing, and supporting object-oriented industrial software applications (Windows and Linux/Unix Operating Systems).
• 3+ years’ experience with programming and scripting languages (Java, C, C#, Perl, VB.NET, Unix-shell etc.) and familiarity with JSON, YAML, CSV, HTML data formats/templates.
• 1+ years’ experience with SECS/GEM Communications or other machine control protocol is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (English)
• Excellent internal and external customer relations skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and organize.
• Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and accomplish tasks.
• Possess excellent problem definition and strong problem-solving skills.
• Understanding software development life cycle, software revision control systems, TCP/IP networking protocols, and having the computer skills necessary to troubleshoot complex systems in a heterogeneous environment is a plus.
• Manufacturing process automation experience a plus
• Direct experience with equipment level semiconductor automation initiatives and related technologies are also a plus.

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