Introducing MJAC for Opcenter Execution Semiconductor: Intelligent Factory Job Automation

Introduction

In semiconductor manufacturing, automation is everywhere. Material moves between tools automatically, equipment exchanges data continuously, and manufacturing jobs can span multiple systems and processes. As factories become more connected, orchestrating these complex operations becomes increasingly challenging. When automation workflows are difficult to manage or disconnected from production systems, manufacturers can face inefficiencies, reduced visibility, and traceability gaps.

The Foundation: Opcenter Execution Semiconductor

To navigate these complexities, manufacturers require a robust digital backbone. Opcenter Execution Semiconductor serves as this foundation, specifically engineered to handle the high-volume, high-complexity requirements of both front-end and back-end operations. By providing a single source of truth for production data, it enables manufacturers to maintain strict quality standards, ensure global traceability, and accelerate time-to-market.

However, the true power of an MES lies in its ability to evolve. By integrating specialized modules, such as MapSuite for substrate management and now MJAC for job orchestration, Opcenter Execution Semiconductor transforms from a system of record into a proactive engine for factory intelligence.

Introducing MJAC

As the third installment in our semiconductor innovation video series, we’re highlighting MJAC (Manufacturing Job Automation Controller), developed through a collaboration between ZNT and Siemens Digital Industries Software.

Designed to orchestrate factory jobs across the shop floor, MJAC helps semiconductor manufacturers automate, monitor, and optimize complex production processes. By connecting the MES, Equipment Automation Programs (EAP), and Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS), it creates a coordinated automation environment that improves visibility, responsiveness, and operational efficiency.

A Unified Ecosystem for the Intelligent Factory

The integration of MJAC into the Opcenter Execution Semiconductor ecosystem closes the loop between execution and automation. While the MES defines what needs to be built and how, MJAC ensures the execution of those tasks across disparate hardware and software layers is seamless. This integration eliminates the “automation silos” that often lead to micro-stoppages and data fragmentation, ensuring that every automated movement is synchronized with the overall production plan.

Simplify Factory Automation

MJAC provides a dedicated control layer for managing automated manufacturing jobs across multiple systems. A graphical workflow editor, reusable templates, and configurable components enable manufacturers to implement and adapt automation processes without unnecessary complexity.

Improve Visibility and Traceability

Real-time dashboards provide insight into job execution status, while comprehensive job history and traceability help teams monitor performance, support compliance requirements, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Respond Faster to Production Events

Using an event-driven architecture, MJAC can react automatically to changing production conditions. Notifications, recovery actions, rescheduling activities, and operator escalations can be triggered in real time, helping minimize disruptions and maintain production flow.

Support Reliable Operations at Scale

High-availability capabilities, centralized job management, and secure data storage help ensure automation processes remain dependable even in demanding semiconductor manufacturing environments.

See MJAC in Action

Watch the video to see how MJAC simplifies factory job automation, provides real-time visibility into job execution, and helps semiconductor manufacturers respond more effectively to production events.

MJAC is part of the Siemens Opcenter Execution Semiconductor solution, helping manufacturers connect automation, execution, and operational visibility across the semiconductor production lifecycle.

To get the full picture of how our new Opcenter Execution MES modules are transforming shop-floor agility, explore our previous two installments here:

Unlocking the future of Semiconductor Manufacturing: Introducing RMS – Recipe Management System

Introducing MapSuite for Opcenter Execution Semiconductor: Precision Substrate Map Management