Automation and Equipment Integration Engineer

Automation Equipment Integration Engineer – Semiconductor Manufacturing

Step into a dynamic environment where innovation happens fast, collaboration is key, and your work has a direct impact on manufacturing performance.
In this role, you’ll partner closely with the SmartFab team, Tool Owners, and external vendors to integrate cutting-edge equipment, deliver robust automation, and ensure stable performance once systems move into production.

What You’ll Do

• Lead equipment integration projects from analysis and configuration to testing and onboarding within our automation ecosystem.

• Support and maintain live automation systems, troubleshooting and resolving issues in daily production operations.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Tool Owners, Manufacturing IT, and suppliers to diagnose and solve interface challenges.

• Continuously improve our integration methodologies, tools, and documentation to drive efficiency and reliability.

Must Have:

• Strong knowledge of semiconductor factory automation and equipment integration

• 4+ years of hands-on experience integrating manufacturing equipment

• Familiarity with communication protocols such as MQTT, RS-232, HSMS, and TCP/IP

• Ability to work with structured equipment interfaces (states, modules, standardized commands, events)

• Excellent written and spoken English skills

• Eligibility to work permanently in Belgium

Preferred (but not required)

• Solid understanding of highly automated semiconductor production processes

• Knowledge of broader automation architectures such as OPC, station controllers, or message bus systems

• Experience with Git or other version-control tools

• Exposure to unit testing frameworks

• Familiarity with agile development practices

• Experience in:

  • IoT

  • SEMI equipment standards (e.g., SECS/GEM)

  • Java development

If this job interests you, please apply and send in your CV!