Business Process Architect-Advanced

Role: Business Process Architect Advanced(23540-1)
Location: Santa Clara, CA (5 days onsite)
Duration: 6-12+ Months Contract

Must Have Skills
Skill 1 Strong understanding of the APG 300Works MES architecture and its core components
Skill 2 Hands-on experience with MCS (Material Control System) and MES integration patterns
Skill 3 Strong technical expertise in semiconductor manufacturing data models, including

Good To have Skills
Skill 1 Technical ownership of MES integration performance and operational reliability.

Key Responsibilities and Required Expertise

1. Deep APG MES Platform & Architecture Expertise
" Strong understanding of the APG 300Works MES architecture and its core components.
" In-depth knowledge of:
o Server-side business rules
o Dispatching and RTD (Real-Time Dispatch)
o AMA rules engine
o Communication services and Pulsar messaging framework
" Ability to evaluate and influence the use of standard MES capabilities versus custom Lab MES extensions.
" Comprehensive understanding of MES concepts, including:
o Lot travelers
o Recipe management
o Dispatching logic
o Manufacturing execution workflows

2. MCS-MES Integration & Event-Driven Architecture Expertise
" Hands-on experience with MCS (Material Control System) and MES integration patterns.
" Strong understanding of:
o Host-to-equipment communication interfaces
o Stocker and conveyor integrations
o SECS/GEM and EDA communication protocols
o Event-driven architectures utilizing Pulsar messaging and carrier state updates
" Ability to design and define:
o MCS-triggered workflows
o Synchronization models between Lab MES, MCS, and WFM systems
o Integration strategies ensuring seamless material movement and process execution

3. Data Modeling & Material Tracking Integration
" Strong technical expertise in semiconductor manufacturing data models, including:
o Carrier (FOUP) management
o Lot tracking
o Slot-level material integrity
" Experience ensuring data consistency and synchronization across MES and external applications.
" Ability to define and govern:
o Data contracts
o Integration standards
o Synchronization guarantees for critical events such as carrier updates and material movements
" Focus on maintaining end-to-end material traceability and data accuracy.

4. APG Ecosystem & Cross-System Integration
" Strong understanding of MES integration within the broader APG ecosystem, including:
o AMA (Automation Management Architecture)
o RTD (Real-Time Dispatch)
o TME and other manufacturing applications
o External business and operational systems

" Experience orchestrating end-to-end manufacturing workflows across:
o Process operations
o Metrology systems
o Material handling and movement systems

" Ability to manage cross-system dependencies, exception handling, and integration failure scenarios.
5. Performance, Scalability & Reliability Engineering

" Technical ownership of MES integration performance and operational reliability.
" Expertise in defining and monitoring:
o Latency Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
o System throughput and scalability requirements
o API reliability and availability metrics
" Ability to establish robust integration frameworks incorporating:
o Error handling mechanisms
o Retry strategies
o Fallback and recovery procedures
" Experience defining production readiness criteria, including:
o Performance benchmarks
o Monitoring and observability standards
o Reliability and resilience requirements
o Operational support and maintenance processes

Preferred Qualifications
" Proven experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) within semiconductor manufacturing environments.
" Strong knowledge of factory automation, material control systems, and equipment integration.
" Experience with event-driven architectures and distributed messaging platforms.
" Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
" Ability to work across multiple stakeholders and drive complex integration initiatives from design through production deployment.