Senior Engineer – Automation

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Senior Engineer – Automation Work Location: Thailand Employment Type: Full-time Experience Level: Mid-Senior (5–7 years) Target Industry: Semiconductor / Electronics / Advanced Manufacturing Target Salary: THB 80,000 – 100,000 per month About the Role Evantis Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading global semiconductor company to find an experienced automation engineer ready to take on a senior individual contributor role. This is a great opportunity for a driven engineer from a electronics, industrial automation, or advanced manufacturing background to step into a high-tech environment and make a real impact. You'll be involved in the design, development, and deployment of automation solutions across a complex manufacturing facility — working with cross-functional teams and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Automation Design & Development Serve as a technical resource for automation solutions including equipment automation, material handling, robotic systems, and system integration. Support and lead automation projects from concept through feasibility, POC, implementation, and handover. Optimize existing automation systems against KPIs such as UPH, OEE, MTBF, and throughput. Project Execution Gather requirements from stakeholders and translate them into clear technical specifications. Support feasibility studies, POCs, and equipment purchasing processes. Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems teams across internal and external partners. System Integration Design and implement control architecture, sequence diagrams, load/unload automation, and equipment integration. Support system setup, testing, documentation, and training activities. Sustaining & Support Troubleshoot automation systems and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Provide technical support to maintenance and operations teams. Strategic Input Contribute to the evaluation of new automation technologies and internal standards. Share knowledge and support junior team members where applicable. Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree or higher in: Mechanical, Automation, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline Required Experience 5–7 years of experience in automation engineering within electronics, industrial, or advanced manufacturing environments Hands-on experience designing or developing automation solutions (equipment automation, material handling, robotic/cobot systems) Experience with PLC or PC-based control systems and machine/cell integration Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Inventor) Experience with application development or database tools (MySQL, MS SQL, Python, or similar) Preferred Skills Familiarity with SECS/GEM communication protocols (semiconductor experience a plus, not required) Software development in C#, C++, Python, or Java Exposure to MES systems or smart factory concepts Knowledge of networking fundamentals (VLANs, switches, wireless) Understanding of RESTful APIs Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset Good communicator — able to work across technical and non-technical teams Self-driven with a proactive, ownership-oriented approach Good command of English (written and spoken)

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