Automation Engineer

Seeking an Equipment Automation Engineer, onsite in Santa Clara, CA. Location: Onsite in Santa Clara, CA (it's likely 5 days onsite) so send localsDuration: 6-12 mo contract to hire. We can do ctc as long as the candidate can convert perm with it converts so must be a USC or GC/GC EADWHAT TO SEND:Resume just be sure required skills are mentionedMMDD/Last 4 and Linked inProof of addressIf they are a GC / GC EAD then also a visa copy (if the visa is 2024 or newer then send a previous one but if its 2023 or older then you can just send the current)Implement Equipment Automation (EA) solution, integrated with other key factory and business systems, for our customers. Support EA solution and help set up an offshore support model in APAC. Guide the team to navigate issues and partner with teams beyond EA including MES and Tool software teams. Coordinate with customer's systems administration and IT teams on deploying, configuring, developing and deploying EA solutions. Present technical information to customers including technical contributors and managers. Create, evolve, and implement EA application training and/or demonstrations. Knowledge base contribution/management. Deep engagement with internal customers and end users. Improve operations through continuous improvement standards such as: 8D, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5-Whys.Key Skills and Experience:Experience working in semiconductor or Solar or Display or PCB manufacturing as equipment automation developer is requiredFamiliar with SECS/GEM protocol and SEMI automation standardsExperience working with other factory automation and business systems such as MES, Recipe Management (RMS), and Advanced Process Control (APC)Working proficiency using visual studio, C#, .Net, databases and use of SQLOther Functional KnowledgeSoftware expertise - familiarity working with enterprise automation software running on Windows or Unix platforms with Oracle databaseDemonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplinesQualificationsEducation and ExperienceBS or MS degree in engineering field