AMHS Hardware Engineer (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

Location: On-site in Leixlip, Ireland

Annual salary: €63,600–€99,300

Company

hirify.global Foundry Services delivers semiconductor manufacturing solutions and supports hirify.global’s semiconductor technology and manufacturing operations.

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 and act as the hardware subject matter expert.
• Apply advanced troubleshooting, data analytics, and performance metrics to identify issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with technicians, cross-functional teams, and vendors on predictive, prescriptive, and preventative maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, safety, and manufacturing readiness.
• Lead system upgrades, equipment installations, and factory ramp projects, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, 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, data analysis, and reliability engineering.
• Project management, semiconductor manufacturing knowledge, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Advanced technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing and implementing maintenance programs for automated systems.
• Experience investigating equipment failures and applying corrective and preventative actions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team environment.
• Experience developing and managing continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing equipment.
• Willingness to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation supporting global manufacturing facilities.

Culture & Benefits

• On-site work model in Leixlip, Ireland.
• Shift 1 in Ireland.
• Annual total compensation package with a base salary range of €63,600–€99,300.
• Work in a fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing environment focused on manufacturing excellence and technological innovation.