Software Engineer III
About The Position
Applied Materials is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain software for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The role involves developing machine-control applications using object-oriented design principles and modern software architectures, and implementing control software for motion control systems, robotics and automation, laser processing modules, vision and metrology systems, and factory automation interfaces. The engineer collaborates with systems, electrical, and mechanical engineers to define equipment requirements and software architecture; develops interfaces to PLCs, motion controllers, sensors, and process hardware; and supports equipment integration, debugging, and validation. Responsibilities also include participating in design and code reviews, investigating field issues, creating technical documentation, supporting software releases, and assisting with customer installations and factory acceptance testing as required. The position calls for ownership and accountability, clear communication across engineering disciplines, and mentorship of junior engineers. Domestic and international travel of up to 10% may be required. The role is offered in Austin, Texas, or Santa Clara, California, and is relocation-eligible.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- At least 5 years of software development experience.
- Experience developing software in C# or C++.
- Experience with object-oriented design and software architecture.
- Experience working with source control systems such as Git, Azure DevOps, SVN, or equivalent.
- Experience troubleshooting complex electromechanical systems.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional engineering environment.
Nice To Haves
- Semiconductor equipment experience.
- Beckhoff TwinCAT development.
- EtherCAT industrial networking.
- PLC programming and automation systems.
- Experience with motion-control platforms such as Aerotech, Beckhoff, Delta Tau, ACS, or Siemens.
- Vision systems integration.
- SECS/GEM factory automation.
- OPC-UA communications.
- Real-time control systems.
- Robotics and precision automation.
- Laser processing equipment.
- Advanced packaging or photonics manufacturing experience.
- Agile software development methodologies.
- Technical experience with C#, C++, Python, or Structured Text (IEC 61131-3).
- Technical experience with Windows, TwinCAT, Visual Studio, or Azure DevOps.
- Technical experience with EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA, TCP/IP, or RS-232.
- Experience in motion control, robotics, precision positioning, laser processing, machine vision, or semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
- Develop machine-control applications using object-oriented design principles and modern software architectures.
- Implement control software for motion control systems, robotics and automation, laser processing modules, vision and metrology systems, and factory automation interfaces.
- Collaborate with systems, electrical, and mechanical engineers to define equipment requirements and software architecture.
- Develop software interfaces to PLCs, motion controllers, sensors, and process hardware.
- Support equipment integration, debugging, and validation activities.
- Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and software verification testing.
- Investigate field issues and implement corrective actions.
- Generate technical documentation and support software release processes.
- Support customer installations and factory acceptance testing as required.
- Drive issues to closure with minimal supervision and communicate technical information across engineering disciplines.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices.
- Support a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Candidates may be eligible for participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
- Relocation eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
