Software Engineer

Brooks Automation•Chelmsford, MA

7d•$105,593 - $142,862•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 with BSP and low-level hardware interface development, including FPGA integration, hardware abstraction layers (HAL), interrupt handling, and board bring-up.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with customers to address field issues.
Experience with robotics, kinematics/dynamics, or motion planning.
Experience with EtherCAT software stack.
Familiarity with Machine Learning.
Familiarity with Python, JavaScript, MATLAB, or similar scripting languages a plus

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.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering team, product management, and customer to define new product features to support Design-in-Wins.
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 or new tools.
Collaborate on design of test equipment and setup of robotic hardware or systems.
Support manufacturing and field service engineers in investigating and troubleshooting field issues (remote or on-site).