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Mechatronics/Robotics and Automation Engineer

The Autonomous Enterprise and Wafer Fab Sustainability team are seeking a talented, dedicated and multidisciplined Engineer to join our team of experts. 

Your mission will be to assist in the design, programming implementation, and maintenance of the next generation of physical automation systems (i.e. cobots, mobile robots, overhead transport systems) in development for our semiconduction wafer fabrication facility.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams and vendors to create innovative solutions that integrate mechanical, electrical, and control systems, while ensuring optimal performance, functionality, and reliability is achieved to allow the smooth movement of wafers throughout the fabrication process.

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Collaborate with Internal and external teams to define automation requirements.
• Ability to contribute to the team's brainstorming sessions and propose creative solutions for various automation challenges and opportunities.
• Design, model, and simulate proposals using relevant simulation tools.
• Conduct feasibility and prototype testing to validate designs and proposals.
• Utilise CAD software to create, review or refine or review designs.
• Generate requirements documents including Bill of Materials, Costs, vendors etc.
• Source and work with automation integrators and solution providers.
• Create documentation, including system manuals, procedures, and technical reports.
• Implement and optimize control strategies to ensure efficient material flow and minimize downtime.
• Program and troubleshoot robotic systems, conveyors, and automated carriers.
• Ensure compliance with all safety protocols.
• Monitor system performance, identify issues, and conduct root cause analysis.
• Develop preventive maintenance schedules and perform routine equipment inspections and maintenance.
• Respond to out-of-control scenarios.
• Work on continuous improvement projects to enhance automation performance and throughput.
• Coordinate with automation integrators and suppliers for system design, upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in mechatronics and related fields.

SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Mathematical and analytical skills
• Quality and Process focused with high attention to detail.
• An ability to recognise and minimise complexity within systems.
• Exhibit a continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications & Related Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (level 7 / level 8) in Mechatronics, Robotics, Automation, or a related field.
• Proven Experience of SCADA systems, PLCs, HMI and industrial automation is desirable
• Knowledge of process control principles and data acquisition systems
• Proficiency in CAD software such as Autocad, Solidworks, Sketchup, etc.
• Experience with various types of mobile robotic manipulators

Advantageous Skills and Experiences

• Maintenance of physical equipment
• A Working knowledge of a programming language (e.g. C#, Java, Python etc.)
• Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining physical automation solutions.
• Familiarity with wafer carriers, transport mechanisms, and track and trace technologies
• Knowledge of SEMI standards and protocols for semiconductor equipment communication

Location

• Limerick, Ireland Analog Devices

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Job Req Type: Graduate Job

          

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time