Intelligent Manufacturing System Engineer (IMC)

Established in 1987 and headquartered in Taiwan, TSMC pioneered the pure-play foundry business model with an exclusive focus on manufacturing its customers’ products. As of 2024, TSMC serves more than 500 customers and manufactures over 11,000 products for high-performance computing, smartphones, the Internet of Things (IoT), automotive, and digital consumer electronics. It is the world’s largest provider of logic ICs, with an annual capacity of over 17 million 12-inch equivalent wafers in 2025. TSMC operates fabs in Taiwan as well as manufacturing subsidiaries in Washington State, Japan and China, and the Company began construction on a specialty technology fab in Dresden, Germany, in 2024. In Arizona, TSMC is building three fabs, with the first starting 4nm production in 2025, the second by 2028, and the third by the end of the decade.

Job Responsibilities

• Common Responsibilities

1. System Development and AI Integration:

   (1) Develop intelligent manufacturing systems with automation and advanced control.

   (2) Integrate AI to improve productivity and quality.

   (3) Build real-time data systems for better decision-making.

2. Problem Solving:

   (1) Translate business needs into technical solutions.

   (2) Use big data to identify and solve manufacturing challenges.

3. Project Management:

   (1) Ensure clear communication between teams and users.

   (2) Lead cross-departmental solutions focusing on integration and performance.

• Specialized Domains

1. Production Scheduling and Manufacturing System: Optimizes workflows to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle times, and ensure timely deliveries.

2. Advanced Process and Equipment Control System: Achieves nanometer precision and ensures chip quality with real-time anomaly detection and diagnostics.

3. Quality Control and Defense System: Uses data analytics and machine learning to improve product quality and deliver high-quality wafers.

4. Vision AI Applications: Employs vision AI for defect detection, pattern recognition, and automated inspection to increase yield and enable predictive maintenance.

5. Workflow Automation: Streamlines processes with automation, reducing manual work and enhancing efficiency.

6. Technology R&D: Develops cutting-edge technologies to address manufacturing challenges, driving innovation in productivity and quality.

7. Computing Infrastructure: Builds scalable systems with cloud-native solutions and DevOps practices for seamless global integration.

8. Facility Applications: Optimizes fab energy consumption, material management, and resource utilization.

9. Factory Site Service: Manages critical projects and provides targeted services to align with organizational goals and implement solutions successfully.

10. Agentic: Design and implement scalable Agentic AI architecture and agents, utilizing AI coding skills. 

11. Simulation: Design and implement physics simulation models (e.g., fluid dynamics simulation and stress simulation).

12. Robotics Development: Develop and deploy advanced robotic solutions in simulated and real-world environments, ensuring robust performance. Continuously innovating to create cutting-edge autonomous and intelligent robotic applications.

13. Patrol AI: Develop and deploy AI solutions for intelligent patrol and examination. Utilize Vision AI for real-time visual analytics on anomaly detection to enhance safety and operational efficiency in factory environments.

Job Qualifications

1. Educational Background:

    (1) Master’s or above in relevant fields.

    (2) Preference for Ph.D. or research experience in AI, Data Science, or Semiconductor fields.

2. Technical Skills:

    (1) Proficient in programming (e.g., Python, SQL, C#, Java, React, TensorFlow).

    (2) Familiar with machine learning, data visualization, statistical analysis, and system development.

    (3) Strong logical thinking and communication skills.

    (4) Project management experience is a plus.

3. Preferred Experience:

    (1) Open to fresh graduates.
    (2) Experience in semiconductor manufacturing or AI/ML applications.
    (3) Hands-on with MLOps/AIOps, web development, and front-end/back-end development.

    (4) Knowledge of automation tools, low-coding platforms, and cloud-native technologies is a plus.

4. Personal Attributes:

    (1) Self-motivated, result-oriented, eager to learn.

    (2) Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Additional Information

1. Work Locations:

    (1) Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Taoyuan.

    (2) Final location based on organizational and individual needs.

2. On-call Requirements:

    (1) Occasional low-frequency on-call support; specifics discussed during the interview.

3. Interview Process:

    (1) 1st Manager interview
    (2) HackerRank test
    (3) On-site personality and English test (can be replaced with official English test script) (Optional)
    (4) HR interview (Optional)

    (5) 2nd Manager interview (Optional)

TSMC Core Values

At TSMC, we invite talented individuals who share our vision and values to contribute to our continued success. Our core values are the foundation of our culture, guiding every decision and action. We seek applicants who deeply resonate with these principles and embody them in their work: 

• Integrity: Tell the truth. We do not brag. We do not make commitments lightly. Once we make a commitment, we devote ourselves completely to meeting that commitment.
• Commitment: Employees are dedicated to the company, view the company’s success as their own and work diligently to make their best contributions. As commitment is mutual, the Company strives to serve the best interests of its employees. 
• Innovation: Innovation is the wellspring of the Company's growth. It means more than new ideas; it means putting ideas into practice. 
• Customer Trust: We strive to build deep and enduring relationships with our customers, who trust and rely on us to be part of their success over the long term.

 (For more details on TSMC’s Core Values, please visit：https://www.tsmc.com/english/aboutTSMC/values)Fostering a global inclusive workplace reflects TSMC’s core values and business philosophy and is essential for our future success. Our commitment to global inclusive workplace allows us to create an environment where every employee, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, race, ethnicity, nationality, political affiliation, or sexual orientation, can bring their unique perspective and experiences to work, enabling us to drive profitability, increase productivity, and unleash innovation. We strive to create a workplace that is equitable and accessible to all employees. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to our mission and provide excellent service to our global customers.