Software Development Engineer

JST Manufacturing•Meridian, ID

About The Position

The Software Development Engineer contributes to the research team by developing new designs and improving existing designs across mechanical, chemical, and software engineering. The role involves developing, analyzing, integrating, and testing designs, products, processes, and computerized automated integrated manufacturing systems. The engineer participates throughout the research process, from identifying problems through final testing, and works with cross-functional teams, customers, and vendors to investigate and develop solutions. The position requires documenting procedures and requirements for tools, equipment, materials, parts, and processes used in manufacturing and engineering design. The engineer tests prototypes and experimental methods, verifies and interprets results, proposes corrective actions and recommendations, and presents findings. The role also involves managing multiple assignments and timelines, communicating across organizational levels, and performing other duties as assigned. JST provides wet processing, drying, and chemical management tools for semiconductor, electronics, flat panel display, optoelectronics, medical device, and other industries where cleanliness is critical. Employees are expected to support the company's business culture and values of integrity, simplicity, trust, respect, and shared risk. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available. Offers are contingent on pre-employment drug testing, and employees may be subject to background checks based on business necessity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Efficiency with modern programming languages.
Thorough understanding of the scientific process and engineering principles.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software used for testing and reporting.
Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Ability to safely lift and carry, push, or pull objects up to 50 pounds.
Ability to walk, stand, and work on feet for the duration of a shift.
Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms, grasp, handle, and operate hand or power tools or controls.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Must submit to pre-employment drug testing and satisfy the company's substance and alcohol testing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience.
Experience with SEMI Standard GEM/SECs protocol; described as preferred and strongly preferred.
Experience with modern programming languages including C, C++, C#, Python, and PLC.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the research team to investigate, research, and develop solutions for problems or projects.
Cooperate with cross-functional teams, peers, customers, and vendors.
Participate in the research process from problem identification through final product or process testing.
Document written procedures and requirements for tools, equipment, materials, parts, and processes used in manufacturing and engineering design.
Propose, test, revise, and implement processes or corrective actions to resolve problems or meet needs.
Test processes using prototype equipment, experimental materials, and experimental methods.
Verify results for accuracy, significance, and reliability.
Draft and present recommendations and results.
Communicate effectively with management, business representatives, peers, customers, and vendors.
Create documentation and procedures for developing and improving computerized automated integrated manufacturing systems.
Interpret test data and make appropriate recommendations.
Organize, manage, and complete multiple assignments with challenging timelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.