Equipment Automation Developer

Title: Equipment Automation Developer roleLocation : Onsite in Santa Clara, CA (they'll want candidates who already live in the bay area (so within driving distance) of Santa Clara, CADuration 6mo Contract to hireInterview : Not sure they didn't say...most clients do a video but they don't say ahead so not a way to know but that's the other reason to send locals. Again will likely be a video but we can't instruct the client they decide what they will do so candidate has to be prepared for anythingNeed to have: Its an Equipment Automation (EA) Engineer so Applied is a Semi Conductor client so this is supporting Equipment Automation (EA) Solutions to help set up an Offshore model in APAC. Need experience either in Solar or Display or PCB manufacturing as an Equipment Automation Developer. Familiar with SECS/GEM protocol and SEMI Automatic standards. Solid experience with MES, Recipe Management (RMS) and Advanced Process Control (APC). Also proficiency using C# .Net and SQL.-------------------------------Job DescriptionKey ResponsibilitiesSeeking an Equipment Automation Engineer, onsite in Santa Clara, CA.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 fieldExperience in factory operations