Manufacturing Execution System (MES) IT Applications Engineer

Overview Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do. Our powerful, award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. Diversity, equity & inclusion are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation at Keysight. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers. About the Job: Integrated circuit manufacturing relies on advanced Manufacturing Execution System (MES) capabilities including disciplined management of measured data and workflow automation. This role will rapidly learn a complex multilanguage and system legacy environment and implement required database and operating system upgrades, resolve issues, analyze requirements for new features, manage information including measured data, recipes, and routings, and advise on and implement improvements, modernizations, and corrective actions. About the Team: Our team, part of Keysight Laboratories High Frequency Technology Center (HFTC), builds and supports software solutions that help manufacture and test integrated circuits and advanced packaging technologies made in Keysight s Santa Rosa wafer fabrication facility. HFTC s ability to rapidly innovate and deliver the world s best high frequency technology provides fundamental differentiation for electronic measurement products. Responsibilities Manages MES user support and resolves technical issues. Captures, maintains and updates documentation and training materials Gathers, analyzes, and documents requirements to guide design of new features. Implements system updates and improvements in collaboration with IT. Modernize legacy system components via technology transitions. Executes regular data audits to ensure accuracy and integrity. Collaborates with manufacturing teams to identify and implement process improvements. Develops and maintains system performance monitoring protocols. Supports and assists in development of manufacturing data visualizations. Administers compliance checks. Works overtime as needed to support production and projects. Assists in providing continuous 24/7 manufacturing support. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: 8+ years related work experience Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Computer Engineering Experience with Oracle relational database management systems (RDBMS) Experience programming in the Oracle Pro*C language Experience with Unix/Linux system administration, especially Korn shell scripts, C shell scripts, and package management Experience using source control systems Ability and desire to work in dynamic environment with several priorities Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills Willingness to learn rapidly about complex critical systems Desired Qualifications: Experience with or interest in: Unix and database systems in a semiconductor or technology manufacturing context Experience with complex query development and maintenance, especially in PL/SQL Experience with C#, .NET, Visual Studio Experience with SQL Server and T-SQL Experience with PowerApps Experience with PowerShell Experience with data aggregation, reporting, and visualization tools Careers Privacy Statement ***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**Manages MES user support and resolves technical issues. Captures, maintains and updates documentation and training materials Gathers, analyzes, and documents requirements to guide design of new features. Implements system updates and improvements in collaboration with IT. Modernize legacy system components via technology transitions. Executes regular data audits to ensure accuracy and integrity. Collaborates with manufacturing teams to identify and implement process improvements. Develops and maintains system performance monitoring protocols. Supports and assists in development of manufacturing data visualizations. Administers compliance checks. Works overtime as needed to support production and projects. Assists in providing continuous 24/7 manufacturing support.