Business Process Architect - Advanced

Business Process Architect Advanced

Work location Santa Clara, CA

Experience- 15 + years

Rate :: 70-80/hr on w2 , $85-90/hr on C2C

Applied Material

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.