Senior Automation Software Engineer

AAT (Applied Angstrom Technology) is a start-up semiconductor equipment company with headquarters in Singapore. The Automation Software Engineer will play a main role in developing the automation systems for new semiconductor manufacturing equipment (FEOL). At this role, you will partner with other hardware engineer/electrical engineer/system control engineers in system validation. 

Job Description: 

The ideal candidate shall be able to perform the following: 

• Develop automation/machine controlling system for our process equipment, good command of PLC programming, C/C++/C# programming is required. Knowing Python is a plus. 

• Troubleshoot on any system controlling or automation issues. 

• A broad knowledge of sensors, actuators and gas valves and communications involved is a plus. 

• Cooperate with other engineers to complete equipment automation and integrate hardware with software where users can control the equipment. 

• Service, training, troubleshooting on customer sites if any. 

• Assists with product presentations and sales efforts as needed. 

Job Qualifications: 

• BS Degree in computer science or related field is minimum, Master is preferred. 

• Minimum 5 years of equipment motion controlling/automation application and system integration experience in semiconductor equipment company. 

• Proficient in PLC programming – Beckhoff (TwinCAT3), Omron, Adept ACE..etc.  

• Proficient in PC programming (C/C++/C#).  

• Knowledge in Industrial Standards, Safety Standard is required. 

• Knowledge of industrial automation- SECS/GEM is required. 

• Experience in the semiconductor equipment industry is required, FEOL is preferred. 

• Deep understanding of algorithms and data structures.