Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Fremont, CA - Onsite
Salary: The salary for this position is $130K/Annum - $140k/Annum.
Benefits: Benefits will be provided by the hiring client in accordance with their policies.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer with 8 12+ years of experience in semiconductor equipment and automation systems, specializing in machine-level systems engineering and architecture. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in C/C++, RTOS, microcontrollers, C# industrial applications, motion control, and robotics. The role requires integration of mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software systems for complex automated equipment. Experience with semiconductor tools and SECS/GEM industrial protocols is preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and support machine-level system architecture for semiconductor equipment and automation systems.
- Integrate mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software subsystems into complete machine-level solutions.
- Support embedded firmware development and integration using C/C++.
- Develop and integrate systems utilizing RTOS and microcontrollers.
- Develop and support C# applications for machine automation and industrial applications.
- Design, integrate, and troubleshoot motion control systems.
- Support integration and operation of robotics and automated machine systems.
- Define and evaluate system-level requirements, interfaces, and architecture.
- Support system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and validation of complex automation equipment.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, firmware, software, and controls engineering teams.
- Support machine controls and industrial automation activities.
- Work with industrial communication protocols, including SECS/GEM where applicable.
- Support semiconductor equipment applications including EFEM, sorters, load ports, wafer handling, and semiconductor robots.
- Identify and resolve system-level integration and performance issues.
- Support technical development throughout the system lifecycle.
Required Qualifications:
- 8 12+ years of experience in semiconductor equipment and/or automation systems.
- Strong experience in Systems Engineering / Machine-Level Architecture.
- Hands-on experience with C/C++, RTOS, and microcontrollers.
- Experience with C# for machine automation or industrial applications.
- Strong experience with motion control systems and robotics.
- Experience integrating mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software systems.
- Strong understanding of machine controls and industrial automation.
- Experience with system architecture and integration of complex automated equipment.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field; specific degree requirement is not stated in the JD.
- Ability to work onsite in Fremont, CA or willingness to travel to Fremont, CA.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with semiconductor equipment/tools.
- Experience with SECS/GEM and other industrial protocols.
- Experience with EFEM systems.
- Experience with sorters and load ports.
- Experience with wafer handling systems.
- Experience with semiconductor robots.
- Experience with machine-level controls and automation.
- Strong cross-functional system integration experience.