Automation Configuration Engineer (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Automation Configuration Engineer (Semiconductor): Translating electrical and fluid designs into configuration logic and automation scripts for wet wafer processing platforms with an accent on system reliability and production-readiness. Focus on diagnosing root causes across software/electrical interfaces and optimizing configuration architectures to reduce development time.

Location: Must be based in or be able to work on-site 3–5 days per week in Horsham, PA

Salary: $95,943—$140,716

Company

hirify.global designs and manufactures complex machines for the semiconductor and material science industries to enable the digital age.

What you will do

• Translate electrical and plumbing schematics into configuration files and automation scripts for production.
• Own configuration changes during build and test, diagnosing root causes across software, electrical, and mechanical interfaces.
• Resolve complex system issues escalated from Manufacturing, Field Service, or Product Support.
• Evaluate customer requirements during pre-quote and order phases to identify configuration impacts and risks.
• Improve configuration architectures and scripting templates to reduce development time and error rates.
• Execute software unit and system-level testing to validate configurations before release.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience configuring or programming automation systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with PLC or PC-based control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control documentation.
• Willingness to work on-site 3–5 days per week in Horsham, PA.
• Administrator-level proficiency with Microsoft Windows systems.

Nice to have

• Experience with semiconductor or advanced packaging equipment.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Paid Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Commuter Benefits.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program.
• Life and Accident Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Identity Theft Remediation.