Internship – Automation Integration

Are you passionate about bridging the gap between time-tested equipment and cutting-edge technologies?

Join our dynamic ICT team as an Automation Integration Intern, where you’ll play a crucial role in connecting proven solutions to state-of-the-art applications and tools! This internship offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects, enhancing our systems’ efficiency and ensuring seamless integration with modern technologies.

About SMART Photonics

SMART Photonics aims to improve people’s lives and create a better world with the help of integrated photonics. We are an independent pure-play foundry – producing high-end Photonic Integrated Circuits for customers.

Internship description

Join a vibrant and social ICT team that excels in both Infrastructure and Application Management. As part of the Application Management team, you will collaborate closely with infrastructure experts, gaining a holistic understanding of our operations. This role is perfect for someone with a keen interest in automation and a desire to work with both established equipment and the latest ICT solutions.

Your tasks

Evaluate AutoIT

• Explore alternatives and assess how AutoIT can further automate our existing equipment. ·

Equipment Integration:

• Integrate at least two pieces of equipment using AutoIT, and implement a Process Automation Controller (PAC) to enhance equipment control and automation.

Recipe Management and MES Tool Integration:

• Work on integrating the equipment with our recipe management and manufacturing execution system to optimize operational efficiency.

Benefits Analysis:

• Identify and document the benefits of using AutoIT from various perspectives:
  • Equipment integration
  • Production efficiency and operator ease
  • Quality improvement and error reduction

Architectural Definition:

• Define how AutoIT fits within our current architecture, including connections to our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and data lake.

Requirements

• A strong interest in process automation and a passion for both tried-and-true equipment and cutting-edge ICT solutions.
• Willingness to work in both cleanroom environments, where the equipment is located, and office settings for solution development.
• Ability to collaborate with infrastructure application engineers, process and equipment engineers in a team-focused environment.
• Educational background: MBO or HBO level, with a balance of theoretical and practical skills.
• Internship duration of six months, with a flexible start date in August or September (other start dates can be discussed).
• Affinity with manufacturing and process-oriented environments.
• Basic programming skills for working with AutoIT and factory host.

We offer you

The opportunity to join an independent foundry working in one of the most advanced technological products, as well as guidance and mentoring during your entire internship from our highly technical skilled employees. You will be receiving an allowance depending on the level of your studies and days you work per week.

Sounds like you? Then apply to this assignment!