Forge Nano

Forge Nano

IT Control Engineering Manager

Thornton, CO

Sponsorship not specified$108k-$142kDetected 273 days ago
ComplianceProject ManagementERPCustomer SupportRoboticsPLCElectrical EngineeringControlsFirewallLeadershipProblem SolvingSCADA

About the role

  • The IT Control Engineering Manager will lead Forge Nano's Controls Engineering and IT/OT systems group, responsible for automation architecture, PLC/SCADA development, equipment software integration, and compliance with SEMI and ISO standards.
  • This role ensures the robust and secure control of tools in R&D and production environments, while scaling infrastructure to support global manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of control engineers and automation specialists.
  • Drive standardization of control software and hardware across product platforms.
  • Oversee design, programming, and validation of PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and motion control systems.
  • Manage SCADA and data collection systems for tool monitoring, traceability, and predictive maintenance.
  • Lead adoption of Industry 4.0 and innovative manufacturing technologies.
  • Implement cybersecurity and redundancy strategies to meet SEMI S2, ISO 27001, and customer requirements.
  • Oversee functional safety design, interlocks, and risk assessments for semiconductor tools.
  • Support audits, customer acceptance tests, and regulatory approvals.
  • Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables for control system development.
  • Provide escalated technical support for field and customer issues.

Requirements

  • The employee will be required to wear all appropriate safety equipment including but not limited to eye protection, gloves, steel toed shoes, lab coat, and around certain equipment, a hard hat.
  • Strict adherence to corporate and/or plant policies, rules and regulations in these areas is required.
  • Forge Nano follows all recommended COVID-19 safety protocols and accepted candidates must be willing to adhere to these policies.
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
  • The employee frequently is required to stand
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Control Systems, Mechatronics, or related field.
  • Hands-on experience with PLC (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, etc.), SCADA/HMI, and motion control.
  • Experience with tool integration in cleanroom fabs.

Compensation

  • $108k-$142k

Benefits

  • Compensation/Benefits
  • Medical/dental/vision/disability and life insurance, holidays, generous PTO, FSA, HSA with qualifying medical plan, numerous voluntary benefits and 401(k) with company match.

Equal opportunity

  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Forge Nano is an equal opportunity employer.
  • equal opportunity employer.

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