Automation Control Engineer with Ethercat, PLC, Machine control, Backoff, Modbus, twincat.

San Jose, CA

About the position

The Software Engineer is responsible for designing and developing real-time control software for semiconductor capital equipment, specifically for deposition process systems such as ALD and CVD cluster tools used for DRAM and logic fabrications. The individual will work in a cross-functional, multitasking, international team environment to develop and support the software for cluster tools.

Responsibilities

• Requirements gathering, design, develop, integrate, test and document real-time control software for semiconductor manufacturing cluster tools
• Analyze system requirements and translate into software specifications
• Respond promptly and professionally to bug reports; follow quality system to verify, document, and fix problems
• Support development labs, production staff, and customers as required
• Work as an independent, self-motivated, task-oriented team player, planning and performing all tasks in an efficient manner
• International travel is required up to 10%

Requirements

• BS or MS in Computer Science or related field with solid programming knowledge and hands-on experience in C#, .Net and databases
• At least 2 years’ experience in real-time multitasking programming, preferably for large equipment control software in the semiconductor industry
• Experience in software development for intelligent devices and their interfaces such as: Robots, MFC’s, gate valves, pressure transducers, integrated gasbox, gas panel, safety-critical devices, Ethernet, TCP/IP, RS-232, DeviceNet etc.
• Experience in cross-functional software projects

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of PLC configuration and programming is a plus
• Knowledge of Beckhoff TwinCAT/EtherCat software operation is a plus
• Knowledge of factory automation and SEMI standards (SECS/GEM) is a plus
• Knowledge of Windows GUI development is a plus