Senior Software Design and Validation Engineer - #1117378

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Software Design & Development

·         Design and develop machine control and process control software for automated semiconductor equipment.

• Integrate software components and OEM equipment into fully functional systems.

• Produce optimized, testable, and efficient code with proper documentation, flowcharts, and comments.

• Debug existing source code and refine feature sets to improve functionality and performance.

• Support on-site installation, upgrades, and customer field service requirements.

• Improve equipment performance by conducting system analysis, proposing coding solutions, and recommending changes to processes/procedures.

Software Validation & Quality Assurance

• Develop and implement software validation and regression plans for semiconductor equipment.

• Prepare and maintain validation documentation, including test plans, configuration settings, and test cases.

• Execute functional, performance, and regression testing.

• Analyze test results, document findings, and provide feedback to the design team.

• Troubleshoot defects and ensure timely resolution in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

• Participate actively in design and code reviews.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure software meets customer requirements and SEMI SECS/GEM industry standards.

• Stay updated on industry best practices, tools, and methodologies in software engineering and validation.

• Tailor and deploy software tools and processes to resolve customer feedback and requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in software design/development and validation in Windows environments (XP and above).

• Strong proficiency in C++, VC++, MFC, SQL, OOP, multi-threaded control software.

• Familiarity with SEMI SECS/GEM standards, GUI design, C#, and WPF is an advantage.

• Experience with hardware integration (Servo/Stepper Motion Controllers, Analog Devices, High-Speed I/O).

• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, VBA) is a plus.

• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to execute full software development life cycle and quality assurance processes.

• Excellent team player with strong communication and collaboration skills.