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In this role you will build and sustain software that controls complex electro-mechanical test handlers used in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing.\nPosition Summary\nDesign and develop proprietary Windows desktop application and framework software for control machines, automation systems, and complex electro-mechanical platforms - including motion controllers, I/O systems, sensors, machine vision systems, robotics, and barcode readers. This role spans full lifecycle development-from architecture and design through integration, deployment, and customer support-focused on uptime, safety, and predictable behavior.\nThis position is ideal for engineers who enjoy building large software systems that interact with sophisticated industrial equipment.\nEssential Functions / Responsibilities\nDesign, develop, test, and integrate machine control software using C++ and C# in a Visual Studio environment.\nDevelop automation software using object-oriented design principles and software design patterns.\nIntegrate motion controllers, I/O systems, machine vision, robotics, sensors, barcode readers, and other industrial devices through vendor-provided Windows APIs and SDKs.\nDrive system architecture, interface definitions, and software design reviews; establish patterns that scale across product variants.\nOwn customer escalation response: troubleshoot issues using logs, instrumentation, and on-equipment debugging; deliver corrective actions and prevention plans.\nPartner with Manufacturing and Field Service to resolve production-line and installed-base issues, restore system uptime, and improve reliability.\nBuild verification strategies that push failure detection upstream (simulation, automated system tests, regression suites) and reduce re-occurrence.\nInterface with customers and cross-functional teams (EE/ME/Test/Apps) to align requirements, integration plans, and release readiness.\nMentor engineers through code reviews, design feedback, and technical coaching.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.\n10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including substantial work on automation, machine control, or complex electro-mechanical systems.\nExpert C/C++ skills with object-oriented design (OOD) and design patterns; ability to write maintainable, testable, production-quality code.\nStrong experience developing on Windows desktop applications using Visual Studio; familiarity with C# for tooling, diagnostics, or UI is preferred.\nExperience developing multithreaded software and event-driven software.\nExperience integrating external hardware using Windows APIs, SDKs, or communication libraries.\nProficiency with version control and collaborative development workflows (Git preferred): code reviews, branching strategies, and disciplined change management.\nDemonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve field issues, including root-cause analysis and implementing corrective/preventive actions.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting designs and status to technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nRelevant Domain Experience (Any of the Following)\nSemiconductor equipment, test handlers, ATE integration, or factory automation environments.\nComparable experience in industrial automation, robotics, medical devices, or high-volume product engineering with electro-mechanical systems.\n\n Preferred / Additional Skills (Highly Beneficial for Test Handler Software)\nState machine development, event-driven software architecture, machine sequencing, hardware integration through vendor API, motion control APIs, machine vision integration.\nHardware/software integration experience (MCU/SoC peripherals, serial buses, timing/latency considerations) and familiarity with common interfaces (RS-232/RS-485, USB, Ethernet, TCP/IP, CAN, I2C, SPI).\nUI development experience for operator/service tools (WPF, WinForms, or Qt); ability to build effective diagnostics and recovery workflows.\nBuild and release tooling: CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins), automated test execution, packaging/deployment, and traceable release documentation.\nExperience with factory/equipment communication standards such as SECS/GEM and related SEMI standards (e.g., E5/E30/E37/HSMS) and/or equipment performance tracking.\nExperience with simulation or hardware abstraction techniques that enable development and testing before hardware availability.\nScripting and data analysis for troubleshooting (e.g., Python) and familiarity with issue tracking (e.g., Jira).\nUnderstanding of machine safety concepts: interlocks, e-stops, safe-state design, and failure modes; exposure to functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 13849) is a plus.\nWhat Success Looks Like\nYou deliver reliable software that maintains throughput and uptime in production environments.\nYou design scalable software architectures used across multiple products.\nYou reduce escalation frequency by improving diagnosability and recovery behavior.\nYou improve development velocity through pragmatic architecture, automation, and strong engineering hygiene.\nYou mentor engineers and elevate software engineering standards across the organization.\nYou collaborate effectively across disciplines and communicate trade-offs clearly \nJob Conditions / Additional Information\nOccasional domestic and international travel may be required (approximately 10%).\nWork involves extended periods at a computer workstation and may include time in manufacturing areas or at customer sites when supporting escalations.\nCompensation: The estimated base pay range for this position is $113,000-170,000 per year, depending on qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related factors. 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