Title: GIS – Application Engineer (Advanced) Duration: 05/19/2025 to 05/18/2026 Location: SCLA, Building 50 Work Mode: 100% Onsite Pay Rate (W2): $79.42/hr Key Responsibilities: • Implement Equipment Automation (EA) solutions integrated with critical factory and business systems. • Collaborate with product development teams to create innovative solutions that meet market demands. • Coordinate with customers' IT and system administration teams to deploy and configure EA solutions. • Deliver technical presentations and demonstrations to a variety of audiences, including technical teams and management. • Conduct software installations and provide EA application training at customer sites. • Contribute to and manage internal knowledge base resources. • Support proposal development and requirements gathering from customers (RFPs). • Draft and deliver statements of work (SOWs) and accurate cost estimates for projects. • Apply continuous improvement methodologies such as 8D, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5 Whys. • Manage and execute projects following GIS-standard project management lifecycle practices. Required Skills & Experience: • Proficiency with Visual Studio, C#, .NET, Python, SQL, and database integration. • Hands-on experience with SECS/GEM protocols and SEMI automation standards. • Background in semiconductor, solar, display, or PCB manufacturing as an equipment automation developer. • Familiarity with factory automation and business systems such as MES, Recipe Management Systems (RMS), and Advanced Process Control (APC). • Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical and business information to senior stakeholders. Additional Functional Knowledge: • Experience with enterprise automation software running on Windows or Unix platforms with Oracle databases. • Demonstrates both conceptual understanding and practical application in relevant engineering disciplines. Qualifications: • Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in an engineering field. • Experience: Direct experience in factory operations is preferred.