This job is REMOTE WITHIN TAIWAN ONLY.We are seeking an experienced candidate with deep expertise in smart factory enablement and semiconductor manufacturing systems. You will play a key role in designing, building, and integrating automation testing and AI-enabled manufacturing solutions, including tool connectivity and enterprise manufacturing platforms.The candidate should possess hands-on experience supporting semiconductor fabs, understanding fab workflows, and developing scalable automation solutions for equipment communication, factory integration, testing, analytics, and intelligent manufacturing. During Greenfield Fab construction, the MES/EAP deployment phase.Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end factory integration initiatives, from design through deployment and optimizationDrive connectivity of manufacturing tools to enterprise systems such as MES, EAP, RMS, RTD, SPC, and FDCDefine architecture and integration strategies for smart factory solutionsWork closely with semiconductor equipment, automation systems, and software platformsEnable seamless communication using industry protocols (e.g., SECS/GEM, EAP)Design and implement MES/EAP-related software solutions, including automation frameworks and integration components for semiconductor manufacturing systems, and equipment automation validationDevelop and support EAP driver automation, SECS/GEM communication flows, equipment interfaces, and manufacturing data exchangeCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including process, equipment, IT, and operationsSupport deployment of factory automation, data collection, and analytics solutionsProvide technical leadership, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiativesOrganize meetings concerning all phases of product & project lifecycle (requirement collection, specification, development and testing, delivery, and sign-off).Determine solutions for customer requirements through the application of MES. This includes analyzing and understanding customer manufacturing issues and requirements; understanding the customer environment and documenting its processes and procedures; mapping these processes and procedures onto CIM components; and interfacing with software engineers on MES application functionality and operation. It also includes determining the requirements for functionality beyond the standard product offering.Keep up-to-date on new technologies and new products.Required QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field5+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing or factory automation in configuring an MES system in a production semiconductor (Prefer to have 300 mm and backend experience)Expert knowledge of more than one manufacturing systems as FAB300, FACTORYworks, SiView, CamStar, Critical Manufacturing MES, and the wafer fabrication factory floorPreferred to master C++ Programming, C# programming, Web programming, & SQL ProgrammingSoftware engineering expertiseStrong software engineering hands-on experience with MES, EAP, and system integrationExpertise in equipment communication protocols like SECS/GEMProven experience working with leading semiconductor environments (preferably Applied Materials)Strong understanding of fab operations, workflows, and automation architectureExperience supporting semiconductor customers during greenfield fab construction, smart factory system implementation, equipment integration, MES/EAP deployment, and production ramp-up phasesPreferred SkillsExperience with CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing) frameworksExposure to AI/ML-driven factory optimization and predictive maintenanceKnowledge of data platforms, IIoT, and digital twin conceptsStrong stakeholder management and client-facing experience