Software Engineer III

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Develop machine control applications utilizing object-oriented design principles and modern software architectures.
• Implement control software for:
• Motion control systems
• Robotics and automation
• Laser processing modules
• Vision and metrology systems
• Factory automation interfaces
• Collaborate with systems, electrical, and mechanical engineers to define equipment requirements and software architecture.
• Develop software interfaces to PLCs, motion controllers, sensors, and process hardware.
• Support equipment integration, debugging, and validation activities.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and software verification testing.
• Investigate field issues and implement corrective actions.
• Generate technical documentation and support software release processes.
• Support customer installations and factory acceptance testing as required.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in:

• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Related Engineering Discipline

Experience

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Experience developing software in C# or C++.
• Experience with object-oriented design and software architecture.
• Experience working with source control systems (Git, Azure DevOps, SVN, or equivalent).
• Experience troubleshooting complex electromechanical systems.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

One or more of the following:

• Semiconductor equipment experience.
• Beckhoff TwinCAT development.
• EtherCAT industrial networking.
• PLC programming and automation systems.
• Motion control platforms such as:
• Aerotech
• Beckhoff
• Delta Tau
• ACS
• Siemens
• Vision systems integration.
• SECS/GEM factory automation.
• OPC-UA communications.
• Real-time control systems.
• Robotics and precision automation.
• Laser processing equipment.
• Advanced packaging or photonics manufacturing experience.
• Agile software development methodologies.

Technical Skills

Preferred technical experience includes:

Languages

• C#
• C++
• Python
• Structured Text (IEC 61131-3)

Platforms

• Windows
• TwinCAT
• Visual Studio
• Azure DevOps

Communications

• EtherCAT
• Ethernet/IP
• OPC-UA
• TCP/IP
• RS-232

Equipment Domains

• Motion Control
• Robotics
• Precision Positioning
• Laser Processing
• Machine Vision
• Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment

Leadership Expectations

• Demonstrates ownership and accountability.
• Drives issues to closure with minimal supervision.
• Effectively communicates technical information across engineering disciplines.
• Mentors junior engineers and contributes to engineering best practices.
• Supports a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Travel

• Domestic and international travel up to 10%.

## Qualifications

### Education:

Bachelor's Degree

### Skills

### Certifications:

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### Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

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## Additional Information

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### Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

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### Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

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### Relocation Eligible:

Yes

### Referral Payment Plan:

Employee Referral (Standard)

Salary Range:

$132,000.00 - $181,500.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.