Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, Robotics

** Who We Are*
* Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry.

The work we do together advances the world's technology.

** What We Offer*
* Salary:

$ - $

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

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 at Applied Materials, 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.

Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually

every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels

and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials,

our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future.

Applied Materials' Mechatronics team is searching for an experienced Core Development Engineer to

join our team! Our team develops the software and control algorithms for the control system of our

products, which includes the real-time control of devices such as robots, motors, generators, pumps,

flow controllers and sensors. Our work also includes creating algorithms to optimize motion and process

control, dynamic system modeling and simulation, the design of the user interface, data collection,

storage and analysis, machine learning and analytics, remote access and security.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design, develop, implement, and validate real-time control algorithms for robotics, motion control, and process automation systems

2. Develop mathematical/dynamic models representing static and dynamic behavior of complex mechatronic systems, and optimize models for deployment on embedded real-time targets.

3, Implement control algorithms in real-time software platforms with focus on performance, robustness, and maintainability.

4. Troubleshoot a variety of difficult software and controls problems. Design and implement bug fixes

5. Perform servo tuning and optimization to achieve precision, stability, throughput, and robustness targets.

6. Create software specifications and test plans for simulators, test benches or the lab.

7. Conduct experiments and servo tuning to evaluate control performance, precision, stability, and robustness

8. Prepare technical documentation, design reviews, validation reports, and customer presentations.

9. Support product qualification, deployment, and continuous improvement initiatives.

10. Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, systems, and product engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle

Technical Skills

- Proficiency and professional experience in C and C++ is required.

- Proficiency with Matlab, Python, or another scripting language is required.

- Experience with robotics, motion control, or motor/servo control systems is required.

- In addition, experience in programming in several of the following areas is desired:

- Real-time Control

- Embedded…