Principal Technical Manufacturing Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oregon.

📋 Description

• Act as the technical architect and subject-matter expert for INFICON FPS Digital Twin to create a smart factory and visualize as well as simulate real-time factory conditions.

• Lead the ETL architecture and execution from MES (PROMIS), equipment management systems like XSite, and manufacturing databases into the FPS Data Warehouse.

• Ensure the accuracy, availability, and performance of data.

• Assist with application upgrades and the tuning of system performance.

• Address complex system issues.

• Implement, configure, and provide support for the PROMIS Manufacturing Execution System within a semiconductor fabrication environment.

• Serve as a technical partner to IT stakeholders, Manufacturing Operations Managers, Engineers, and Equipment Engineers.

• Promote automation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across manufacturing systems and reporting platforms.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 12 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 8 years of experience; or equivalent experience.

• Over 10 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing systems and factory automation, with senior architect and technical responsibilities.

• Demonstrated hands-on experience with INFICON FPS Digital Twin, factory scheduling systems, and manufacturing reporting platforms.

• Strong expertise in ETL and data integration from MES, XSite, and other manufacturing databases into data warehouses.

• Extensive knowledge in PROMIS MES implementation, including flows, steps, branching, routing logic, and the configuration of system parameters, workflows, and user interfaces.

• Experience in supporting equipment maintenance management systems.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex system issues in high-availability fabrication environments.

• Proficient in database management and SQL.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-critical environment with changing priorities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Highly motivated, self-driven, and possess a solution-oriented mindset.

• Dedicated to continuous improvement, automation, and knowledge sharing across teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Disability coverage

• 401(k) with company match

• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

• Paid time off

• Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses

• Flexible spending or savings accounts