AMHS Engineer – Automated Material Handling Systems

AMHS Engineer Automated Material Handling Systems
Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing / Wafer Fabrication 2. Role Overview
Position Details
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Experience: 5+ years
Work Mode: On-site, Semiconductor Fab
Qualification: B.E. in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
Functional Area: Factory Automation / AMHS Engineering / Semiconductor Manufacturing
We are seeking an experienced AMHS Engineer to support the planning, design, commissioning, integration, operation, and maintenance of Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS) in a semiconductor fabrication facility.
The position requires hands-on experience with Daifuku or Muratec AMHS systems, including troubleshooting, system optimization, preventive maintenance, and operational support.
The engineer will work with global equipment vendors and cross-functional teams to maintain system uptime, improve material flow efficiency, and ensure reliable integration with semiconductor manufacturing operations.
Educational Qualification
Key Responsibilities
AMHS Planning and Integration: Collaborate with global AMHS vendors to plan, design, implement, and integrate Automated Material Handling Systems within the semiconductor fab.
System Commissioning: Perform AMHS equipment adjustment, testing, commissioning, validation, and operational readiness activities.
AMHS Equipment Support: Maintain and troubleshoot Overhead Hoist Transport (OHT), Overhead Buffer (OHB), Stockers, Sorters, and associated automation equipment.
Material Control Systems: Support AMHS Material Control System (MCS), equipment controllers, communication modules, and hardware/software interfaces.
Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis: Diagnose hardware, software, controller, and communication-related faults. Identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Preventive Maintenance: Execute routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and equipment reliability improvement activities to minimize unplanned downtime.
Operational Support: Monitor AMHS performance after production release, maintain equipment availability, and respond to production-critical system failures.
System Performance Optimization: Identify opportunities to improve material transportation efficiency, equipment utilization, system reliability, and automation performance.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Work with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and IT teams to resolve AMHS operational issues and improve factory performance.
Vision and Traceability Systems: Troubleshoot AMHS-related vision systems, material tracking, traceability functions, and associated communication interfaces.
Documentation and Compliance: Maintain technical records, shift handover reports, maintenance documentation, corrective action records, and compliance with safety and quality standards.
Continuous Improvement: Support Continuous Improvement Programs (CIP), 6S practices, spare parts management, and implementation of long-term reliability improvements.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
Professional Experience
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in adjusting, testing, commissioning, or maintaining Daifuku or Muratec AMHS systems.
Practical experience troubleshooting industrial automation systems across hardware and software layers.
Experience diagnosing equipment faults and implementing sustainable corrective solutions.
Knowledge of AMHS operational support, equipment reliability, and preventive maintenance.
Ability to work with equipment vendors and cross-functional engineering teams.
Ability to respond effectively to equipment failures and production downtime situations.
5. Technical Skills
Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS)
Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS)
Daifuku AMHS
Muratec / Murata Machinery AMHS
AMHS Installation, Adjustment and Testing
AMHS Commissioning and Maintenance
AMHS System Integration
AMHS Equipment and Subsystems
Overhead Hoist Transport (OHT)
Overhead Buffer (OHB)
Automated Stockers
Material Sorters
AMHS Equipment Controllers
Vision and Traceability Systems
Automation and Control Systems
Material Control System (MCS)
AMHS Hardware and Software Troubleshooting
Equipment Communication Modules
Automation System Interfaces
AMHS System Performance Monitoring
Maintenance and Reliability
Preventive Maintenance
Equipment Troubleshooting
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Corrective Maintenance
Equipment Uptime and Reliability Improvement
Spare Parts Management
Manufacturing Operations
Semiconductor Fab Automation
Material Flow Optimization
Manufacturing Equipment Support
Production Downtime Resolution
Safety and Quality Compliance
Continuous Improvement Programs (CIP)
6S Practices

Work arrangement
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