Software Engineer - Optical Wafer Inspection
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Dec 4, 2025.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Software Engineer with a strong interest in industrial automation. As a core developer, you will participate in the design, development, and maintenance of our wafer inspection and metrology tools. The ideal candidate will be proficient in C#/C++ and WPF, possess solid database design skills, and have hands-on experience translating complex industrial processes into stable, efficient software solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the requirements analysis, architecture design, core module coding, and testing of inspection and metrology software.
- Develop high-performance, highly interactive inspection tool applications using C#/C++ and WPF.
- Design and develop communication and data acquisition modules for different hardware such as PLCs, robots, sensors, and other devices.
- Responsible for the design, development, and optimization of control software ensure data accuracy and real-time processing throughput.
- Write clear technical documentation, including design specs, API documentation, and user manuals.
- Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, QA engineers, and project managers to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.
- Analyze and resolve complex technical issues during software development and system integration.
- Follow coding standards, participate in code reviews, and continuously optimize software performance and maintainability.
Qualifications
- Essential Requirements:
o Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
o 3+ years of practical experience in commercial software development using C#, with a deep understanding of .NET Framework/.NET Core.
o 2+ years of experience developing complex desktop applications with WPF, proficient in XAML, MVVM pattern, data binding, custom controls, etc.
o Direct involvement in the development of industrial automation software projects.
o Solid database design and development skills, proficient with SQL Server or MySQL, and skilled in SQL, stored procedures, and performance tuning.
o Familiar with key technologies such as multi-threading, asynchronous programming, Socket communication, and serial port communication.
o Strong object-oriented analysis and design skills, with knowledge of common design patterns.
o Excellent logical thinking, learning ability, and teamwork spirit.
- Preferred Qualifications:
o Experience in full-cycle development of wafer inspection/metrology systems is a plus.
o Knowledge of SECS/GEM.
o Basic understanding of common industrial hardware (frame grabber, motion controller, robot) and their control principles.
o Good English reading skills for technical documentation.