AMHS Hardware Engineer (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

Location: On-site in Leixlip, Ireland. The role requires on-site presence and participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation supporting global manufacturing facilities.

Annual salary: €63,600–€99,300.

Company

Semiconductor manufacturing operations focused on world-class manufacturing excellence and advanced solutions for customers.

What you will do

• Design, install, maintain, troubleshoot, and continuously improve automated material handling systems transporting wafers, FOUPs, and materials between tools and stockers.
• Monitor AMHS hardware performance, reliability, availability, throughput, efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Provide engineering support to technicians and manufacturing teams while serving as the hardware subject matter expert.
• Apply advanced troubleshooting, data analytics, and statistical analysis to identify issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with technicians, vendors, and cross-functional teams on predictive, prescriptive, and preventative maintenance programs.
• Lead planning, budgeting, forecasting, installation, upgrades, factory ramp activities, and post-implementation reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Electro-Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of hands-on engineering experience focused on manufacturing systems.
• Strong data analytics capability and statistical process analysis skills.
• Familiarity with automation systems and related troubleshooting processes.
• Ability to follow procedures and change control processes with precision and reliability.

Nice to have

• Mechanical and electrical engineering fundamentals.
• PLC and control systems knowledge.
• Failure analysis, problem-solving, advanced technical troubleshooting, and corrective and preventative action experience.
• Data analysis and reliability engineering experience.
• Project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Semiconductor manufacturing knowledge.
• Experience developing and implementing maintenance programs for automated systems.
• Experience developing and managing continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team environment.
• Willingness to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation supporting global manufacturing facilities.

Culture & Benefits

• On-site work model in Ireland.
• Shift 1 schedule in Ireland.
• Annual compensation range of €63,600–€99,300, with final pay determined by skills, experience, education, training, and applicable compensation components.
• Work in a fast-paced, innovative semiconductor manufacturing environment focused on manufacturing excellence.