Factory Automation Software Engineer – SECS/GEM / C++ / Semiconductor Test

Location: Austin, TX preferred; San Jose, CA or Chandler, AZ also available
Employment Type: Full-Time preferred; Contract may also be considered
Level: Senior / Level 5–6
Start: ASAP

We are seeking an experienced Factory Automation Software Engineer to support semiconductor test and manufacturing automation solutions. This is a hybrid technical position combining software development, factory automation, customer integration, and technical pre-sales/support.

The ideal candidate will have experience in at least 2 of the following 3 areas:

• SECS/GEM Factory Automation – Experience developing, integrating, or supporting SECS/GEM solutions within semiconductor manufacturing environments.
• Software Development – Strong C++ development experience in Linux environments, including scripting, networking, and software integration.
• Semiconductor Test / ATE – Experience with semiconductor test equipment and production environments. Advantest V93000/93K, SmarTest, or EM360 experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support SECS/GEM factory automation solutions.
• Participate throughout the full solution lifecycle, including requirements discovery, solution design, software development, integration, and customer support.
• Work directly with customers to understand manufacturing and automation requirements.
• Provide technical pre-sales support, product demonstrations, solution positioning, implementation, and installation support.
• Collaborate with R&D, sales, services, and account teams to deliver customer solutions.
• Support software integration within semiconductor fab and production environments.
• Troubleshoot complex software, automation, and system integration issues.
• Travel within the U.S. and internationally as needed for customer integration and project support.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent technical experience.
• 5–10+ years of experience in software engineering, semiconductor manufacturing, factory automation, production engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience with SECS/GEM factory automation and/or semiconductor manufacturing systems.
• Strong software development background with C++ and Linux.
• Experience with one or more additional technologies such as Qt, Tcl/Tk, Python, Perl, Java, SQL, Linux shell scripting, and networking.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and customer-facing skills.
• Experience with Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) is highly desirable.

Preferred Experience

• Advantest V93000 / V93K test platforms.
• SmarTest operating system and V93K Production APIs.
• EM360 fleet management software.
• SECS/GEM and 300mm SEMI standards, including E5, E30, E40, and E94.
• Technical sales, solutions engineering, or technical pre-sales experience.
• Production software support within a semiconductor fab or manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys combining hands-on software development with semiconductor factory automation and direct customer interaction.