Software​/Systems; Controls Engineer

Overview

Who We Are Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT.

If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

Salary
: $ - $

Location
:
Gloucester, MA

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

As a Software Engineer
, you’ll dive deep into ground-breaking technologies—like machine learning and AI—to craft novel software solutions that solve our customers’ high-value problems. Our Software Engineers are responsible for designing, prototyping, developing, and debugging software solutions for semiconductor equipment components and devices to ensure quality and functionality. You ll develop software documentation and test procedures, troubleshoot software problems, and communicate with internal customers to understand project requirements.

As part of our team, you ll contribute your expertise in intricate systems, deciphering code, and anticipating software behaviors to ensure Applied remains the leader in the semiconductor and display sectors.

Control Systems Software Department of Applied Materials Varian Semiconductor Equipment business unit located in Gloucester, MA develops the software for the control system of semiconductor process equipment. This includes developing interfaces for advanced sensors, designing the data and control flow, creating algorithms for the optimal material engineering on an atomic scale and the real-time control of devices such as robots, motors, generators, vacuum pumps and flow controllers.

Other aspects of our work include the design of the user interface, data collection, storage and analysis, machine learning and analytics, remote access and security.

• Design, prototype and develop moderately complex software solutions for semiconductor equipment components and devices
• Designs common software modules and libraries for use across multiple products
• Develop software documentation and test procedures
• Troubleshoot a variety of moderately difficult software problems; design and implement bug fixes
• Communicate with internal and external customers for requirement analysis, project schedule and software troubleshooting
• Coordinate with Cross-Functional Engineering teams including EE, ME, Systems, and Physics to design and release solutions to high value problems

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as computer science, information management, software/system engineering, cyber security or mathematics
• 2–4 years of related experience
• Proficiency in C/C++, .Net, C#, Operating Systems, Networking principles, Algorithms, Multi-threading

• Strong conceptual knowledge of software engineering and a willingness to expand your capabilities
• A solid understanding of the industry’s key business drivers
• Experience in the following areas is desired:
• Real-time Control
• Motion Control
• Microsoft Visual Studio

• Time Type
  :
  Full time
• Employee Type
  :
  Assignee / Regular
• Travel
  :
• Relocation Eligible
  :
  No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire…