Robotics Software Engineer

Brooks Automation•Chelmsford, MA

4d•$94,280 - $127,555•Hybrid

About The Position

Brooks is looking for a Software Engineer as we accelerate our growth journey. Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing. Join us at Brooks Automation and be a part of a dynamic organization that is shaping the future of technology.

Requirements

Proficiency in programming C++11 or later.
Experience with embedded real-time systems under a multi-threading and interrupt driven environment, such as QNX or Real-Time Linux.
Experience applying object-oriented design best practices.
Experience working as part of a team following modern software development practices (SDLC), working with revision control tools, using remote debuggers, and following software release processes, ideally in an Agile environment.
Experience with robotics software development, machine automation, or industrial control systems.
Experience with Python and modern software development frameworks.
Familiarity with machine learning, AI, data analytics, or data-driven software applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with customers to address field issues.
Experience with robotics, kinematics/dynamics, or motion planning.
Experience developing data collection, visualization, or analytics solutions.
Familiarity with Machine Learning, Generative AI, LLMs, or AI-assisted development tools.
Familiarity with cloud, edge computing, databases, or distributed data platforms.
Experience with JavaScript, MATLAB, or similar scripting languages.

Responsibilities

Develop embedded software for new and legacy products within the Robotics Automation Group to control robot motion, interface with vacuum chamber sub-systems, and perform self-diagnostics.
Design, implement, and maintain robotics software applications for advanced automation systems.
Develop software infrastructure for machine and robot data collection, storage, analytics, and monitoring.
Create intelligent diagnostics, visualization, and data-driven automation capabilities.
Apply machine learning and AI technologies to improve system performance, diagnostics, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, product management, and customers to define and implement new product features.
Develop and communicate software requirements and design changes to peers; participate in design reviews.
Ensure reliable and high-quality software through development and automated testing best practices.
Actively participate in Zero Defects initiatives to improve our DevOps software development process; research and evaluate process improvements and new tools.
Support manufacturing and field service engineers in investigating and troubleshooting field issues (remote or on-site).