IT Developer II, Programming

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Summary of the Role:

As an IT Developer II, Programming, you will be responsible for delivering scalable automation and image analytics solutions using Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to improve efficiency and reliability in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The role partners with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into standardized, integrated solutions aligned with SDLC, DevOps, and Agile practices. Responsibilities include supporting 24/7 factory operations, performing root cause analysis, and driving preventive actions across MES and factory systems. The position emphasizes continuous improvement through automation optimization, code quality, internal tooling, and ongoing adoption of emerging technologies.

Job Responsibilities and Role Accountabilities:

• Apply advanced ML and AI concepts to new and exiting automation and backed image analytics solutions.
• Challenge the status quo with solution designs that eliminate repeat failures and reduce business overhead and costs and provide MFG operators with user friendly and easy to understand feedback
• To design, develop, test, and support Automation hosts & applications to fulfill business requirements
• Responsible to communicate with various department stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze and provide suitable solution by applying concept of scalability, flexibility, simple and standard. 
• Responsible to handle operation issues, perform root cause analysis, and apply preventive actions and measurements via IT solutions.
• Follow SDLC phases in software development, document and execute as per requirements and specifications following DevOps guidance and best practices.
• Provide documentation and training to 24/7 L1 support team.
• Test and support deployment of new and/or enhanced automation hosts, interface to tools & multiple MES at both Wafer factories.
• Provide support for applications used in the factory operating in a 24/7 fast moving environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate automation solutions with existing systems and processes.
• Implement and maintain version control systems for all developed software and applications.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Optimize existing automation processes to improve performance and reduce operational costs.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in automation and software development.
• Contribute to the development of internal tools and frameworks to enhance team productivity.
• Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor's  Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field of study.
• Related experience in the relevant field.

Skills and Competency Requirements:

• Experience in using C++, C#, as well as source control, object-oriented programming, along with core AI and ML concepts and understanding
• Experience with the Microsoft Visual Studio development suite and debugging multi-tier architecture is preferred.
• Knowledge of MS SQL and/or Oracle DB including queries, functions, and stored procedures.
• Understanding of SECS/GEM protocol and/or other industrial automation standards is a plus.
• Strong understanding of structured/iterative code development and documentation, and the communications and collaboration with offshore code development team that goes with it
• Exposure to or experience in leveraging ML and AI technologies to support the image analysis, edge computing, and augmented support solutions coming down the road.
• Ability to write clear requirements documents, design documents, test plans and end-user documentation in English.
• Ability to present requirements, designs, test plans and status to peers and management in technical language (English) 
• Ability to demonstrated successes in operating in a collaborative team development environment.

Other Requirements:

• Open to employment opportunities in Binan City, Laguna, CALABARZON, Philippines.
• Open to an on-site reporting work arrangement.
• Open to a dayshift or shifting work schedule. Must be prepared to engage in periods of on-call duty and overnight work to support our critical 24/7 factory environment.

Important Reminders:

• We provide free medical examination.
• We do not collect any original requirements.
• We do not collect any fees at any stage of the hiring process.

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