Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing (www.brooks.com).  

 

Are you looking for a place where you can be part of a transformation? Join us at Brooks Automation and be a part of a dynamic organization that is shaping the future of technology.

Software Engineer

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:
Performs design, development, testing, documentation, and analysis of software applications for company products. Assignments include development of new programs and subprograms, as well as enhancements, modifications, and corrections to existing software/software systems. Duties include designing application, writing code, completing programming, developing and executing testing and debugging routines, and documenting work and results. May be responsible for developing or executing project plans, budgets, and schedules and for documentation of work and results. May function as a project engineer/leader with the resident responsibilities of proposals/project plan, schedules, work assignments, prime contact, technical presentations, cross functional issue resolution, etc. Is expected to keep up to date on technical advances in the discipline and related fields.

 Brooks is a leading global provider of automation products and solutions for multiple markets including semiconductor manufacturing, life sciences, and clean energy. We are currently looking for a junior level engineer for equipment control software development.  The position is based at Brooks Automation’s west coast office in Fremont, California. This position requires full-time on-site at the office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Gather requirements, write requirement specification, and review spec with project team
• Propose design, write design specification, and review design with peers
• Implement the design with the project’s chosen programming language(s) such as C#, Python
• Review code with peer software engineers
• Design and develop test cases for testing software
• Integrate developed software components into system
• Work with project team in testing, and in debugging system integration issues
• Write release notes and application notes on new software features
• Support customer adoption of software
• Follow company’s software development process and product development process.

Required Qualifications at the Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree, or 4 years of professional software development experience as an alternative
• 2 years of professional software development experience beyond college or alternative
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Professional software design experience on 2 projects
• 1 year of professional software programming experience using C#
• 1 year of professional software programming experience using Python
• Knowledge of United Modeling Language (UML) in Object Oriented Analysis & Design
• Experience in multi-threaded programming
• Experience in network socket programming

Additional Qualifications as Pluses:

• Experience in machine vision (computer vision) GPU software such as Open-CV
• Experience in machine learning (AI) GPU software such as neural network, Tensor Flow, Cuda
• Experience in software development for equipment control or instrumentation
• Experience in system engineering and system level integration
• Experience in embedded software/firmware on controllers/boards
• Experience in robotic control and factory automation
• Experience in C++ programming
• Background and/or experience in EE areas of work or experimental physics
• Knowledge of robotic control theory
• Knowledge of computer peripheral buses such as PCI/USB, and networks such as Ethernet/CAT

Brooks is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

 

Diversity enhances our innovative capabilities and strengthens our ability to serve our customers and communities effectively. At Brooks Automation, we celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives each individual brings, believing they are essential to our collective success. Join us in building a workplace where every team member is valued and can thrive.

 

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