As a Software Engineer and Technical Lead for the wafer processing tool’s software platform, you will architect and implement the full software stack controlling a subsystem while integrating it into the main system. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing chamber subsystems, coordinating wafer handling, and developing robust APIs for real-time communication over EtherCAT. You will collaborate closely with mechanical and electrical engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of vendor-supplied safety circuits and produce high-quality documentation. This role requires expertise in C#, modern C++, Python, and experience with EtherCAT, motion control, and safety logic configuration, making it ideal for someone with a background in semiconductor equipment or robotics who can drive technical decisions across cross-functional teams.
Skills
C#
Python
C++
EtherCAT
motion control
safety logic configuration
software architecture
API design
communication protocols
device synchronization
recipe handling
error and safety signaling
data transfer
system status monitoring
logging
cross-functional collaboration
semiconductor equipment control
robotics
optical imaging systems
FPGA programming
What you'll do
Design and implement all software components for equipment control, including chamber subsystems.
Build a standalone subsystem software framework capable of operating independently and integrating with the main system.
Architect real-time communication over EtherCAT port and integrate with safety circuits provided by vendors.
Implement reliable communication channels for device synchronization, recipe handling, error signaling, wafer coordination, data transfer, and logging.
Serve as primary technical contact for suppliers, coordinating engineering efforts and producing high-quality architecture documents.
What we're looking for
5+ years of hands-on experience in instrumentation.
Strong expertise in C#, modern C++, and Python.
Proficient in EtherCAT, motion control, and safety logic configuration.
Extensive software architecture design and project management skills.
Experience in semiconductor/automation equipment control or robotics.
Market check
Salary context
This
$179,500–$246,500
range sits above
75%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$129,650–$214,950
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$140,714–$213,562
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment
Applied Materials currently has
65 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$141,000–$193,500
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