SECS/GEM Consultant

SECS/GEM Consultant

• Location: Bangkok, Thailand (we will provide IC from Mindteck Singapore)
• Exp: 5+ yrs
• Mode: 1 Year contract, extendable
• Language: English & Thai

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced SECS/GEM Consultant / Engineer with strong hands-on experience in semiconductor equipment integration, SECS/GEM communication, ACM testing, equipment qualification, and production ramp-up activities.

The successful candidate will support equipment integration projects for a leading semiconductor manufacturing environment in Bangkok. The role involves working closely with equipment vendors, manufacturing teams, automation teams, and other technical stakeholders to ensure reliable equipment-to-host communication and successful equipment deployment into production.

Key Responsibilities

SECS/GEM Equipment Integration

• Perform SECS/GEM ACM testing, qualification, and buy-off for new semiconductor backend equipment.
• Configure equipment communication parameters and perform equipment-to-host integration testing.
• Configure and validate EAF/EA and related equipment communication requirements.
• Review equipment SECS/GEM specifications and manuals to understand communication capabilities and requirements.
• Develop test plans, test scenarios, test data, and validation documentation.
• Perform validation testing following vendor corrections and software updates.

Equipment Qualification & Production Ramp-Up

• Support FOAK (First of a Kind), SOAK (Second of a Kind), and equipment relocation projects.

• Support equipment qualification and production ramp-up activities.

• Perform integration testing for equipment performance monitoring, including:

  • Equipment state
  • Alarms
  • Events
  • Throughput
  • Equipment status and performance data

• Ensure equipment integration meets manufacturing and automation requirements.

Host Application Integration

• Support integration between semiconductor equipment and host/automation applications such as:

  • TFM
  • RMS
  • EQStat
  • RADAR
  • MIMS
  • PCM

• Troubleshoot communication and integration issues between equipment and host applications.

• Support minor application enhancements using C#/.NET and Java, where required.

Vendor Coordination & Troubleshooting

• Coordinate closely with equipment vendors to identify and resolve SECS/GEM and integration deficiencies.
• Perform detailed troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of equipment communication issues.
• Validate vendor fixes and confirm successful resolution through appropriate testing.
• Prepare and maintain equipment integration, ACM buy-off, qualification, and testing reports.
• Communicate technical issues and project status effectively to internal stakeholders and vendors.

Operational Support

• Provide extended-hours and/or on-call operational support based on agreed SLA requirements.
• Support production-critical issues and ensure timely resolution of equipment integration problems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of equipment integration processes, standards, and documentation.

Mandatory Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on SECS/GEM experience – Mandatory.
• Strong experience in semiconductor manufacturing and equipment integration.
• Hands-on experience with SECS/GEM testing, qualification, troubleshooting, and validation.
• Strong understanding of equipment-to-host communication and integration.
• Experience supporting semiconductor equipment deployment and production ramp-up.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Good communication and vendor coordination skills.
• Thai language proficiency – Mandatory.
• Good working proficiency in English.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of relevant SEMI standards, including:

• SEMI E30 – GEM
• SEMI E4 – SECS-I
• SEMI E5 – SECS-II
• SEMI E37.1 – HSMS
• SEMI E142 – substrate mapping / tracking-related standards

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with FOAK, SOAK, and equipment relocation projects.
• Experience with ACM, EAF/EA, or similar semiconductor automation systems.
• Experience with TFM, RMS, EQStat, RADAR, MIMS, PCM, or similar manufacturing/automation platforms.
• Programming experience with C#/.NET and Java.
• Experience with SQL and/or Oracle databases.
• Experience working directly with semiconductor equipment vendors.
• Experience in backend semiconductor manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of equipment automation and manufacturing integration workflows.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a Thai-speaking SECS/GEM professional based in Bangkok with strong hands-on semiconductor equipment integration experience. The candidate should be comfortable working directly with equipment vendors, manufacturing teams, and automation stakeholders, and should be able to independently troubleshoot complex communication and integration issues.

Key Skills:
SECS/GEM | SEMI E30 | E4 | E5 | E37.1 | E142 | ACM | EAF/EA | Equipment Integration | FOAK | SOAK | Equipment Relocation | Semiconductor Manufacturing | C#/.NET | Java | SQL/Oracle | Host Communication | Troubleshooting | Root Cause Analysis