Control/Firmware Engineer (MT67T RM 3134)

Position: Control/Firmware Engineer (MT67T RM 3134)

Education : BE/ME/ B.Tech/ M .tech/ MCA

Function/ Position Description: The role requires 6-8 years of experience in troubleshooting, firmware debugging, and semiconductor equipment support. The candidate will analyze and resolve system issues, collaborate with teams, and optimize equipment performance. They will work independently on routine tasks while receiving guidance for complex challenges, ensuring system reliability and efficiency.
Qualification Required: B.E/MS/M. Tech Electronics/Electrical/Instrumentation with strong background in Industrial automation software.

Desirable: Engineering or Equivalent with sound knowledge on equipment troubleshooting, Log Analysis, Problem analysis and solving.
Experience

• No of years: 6 ~7 years of Experience
  Specific experience requirement:
• Should have min 6-7 years hands on experience in control engineering and industrial Automation.
• Troubleshooting and log analysis.
• Equipment/Tool understanding and experience of tool handling.
• Understanding machine control logic and sequences.
• Technical documentation – Creating troubleshooting guides and manage firmware version.
• Working with supplier and field engineers for resolving the field issue and system improvement.

Key Responsibilities and Performance Indicators

1. Provide technical support for engineering systems in applications and reliability labs, ensuring smooth system functionality.
2. collaborate between customers and the factory by assisting field engineers, technicians, and product support teams in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and debugging semiconductor equipment.
3. Support new hardware, software, and process installations, operations, calibrations, and testing at beta sites.
4. Collaborate with the Global Product Support (GPS) team to generate documentation, including Change Engineering Notices (CENs) and Best-Known Methods (BKMs) related to firmware. Create and review technical documentation covering system improvements, upgrades, and support strategies.
5. Robot Log Analysis & Issue Resolution: Analyze low-level robot logs reported by field engineers, identify issues, discuss solutions with supplier software engineers, and provide clear guidance to field teams. Document findings and propose enhancements to improve product performance.
6. Firmware Release Management: Manage firmware release notes for each major update, track implemented changes, and review descriptions of enhancements and bug fixes before publishing release notes.
7. Firmware Component Version Control: Maintain and track firmware component file versions (e.g.. mot, .prm, and other package files), ensuring accurate change tracking and management.
8. Firmware Deployment & Communication: Coordinate new firmware release cut-in timing per product line, prepare necessary documentation, and facilitate effective communication with the field organization regarding firmware updates.

Skill sets required:

• Hands on experience working with Industrial Automation & control systems software.
• Analyze and troubleshoot machine logs to identify root causes of failures and implement corrective actions.
• Excellent analytical skills, methodical problem-solving skills and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of firmware version control, release management, and field support.
• Understanding of motion control systems, or embedded software is a plus.
• Good Presentation and communications Skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with hands-on experience in debugging and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of Industrial communication standards like RS232, Modbus, Ethernet & EtherCAT is a plus.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing equipment troubleshooting will be added advantage.
• Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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