Software Engineer – Automated Test Fixtures

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Job Summary:

The Software Engineer will be an integral part of the WMO (Worldwide Manufacturing Operations) Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) team responsible for the design and development of test fixture solutions comprising semi-automated and fully automated test equipment (ATE) based out of Bangalore India. This role requires a strong system level- understanding of semiconductor manufacturing tools ion beam deposition gas panels vacuum chambers and related test environments along with hands-on- experience in developing and configuring test fixture software and test scripts for automated testing. The ideal candidate should be capable of understanding hardware behavior processes and tool software at a deep technical level and translating that knowledge into robust test sequences and validations for modules and sub-assemblies such as I/O controllers motion controls heaters and electro-mechanical pneumatic and fluid devices used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

Job Responsibilities: Design develop debug and deploy software and test scripts for functional testing using semi ATEs and ATEs Understand system level architecture and tool operation to effectively configure and validate- test sequences. Identify test requirements based on hardware functionality process behavior and operational conditions and propose appropriate solutions to strengthen test coverage and automation. Work closely with project engineers project managers and stakeholders to understand requirements develop functional requirement documents and ensure timely completion of projects. Maintain software assets using version control systems ensuring traceability and support for future upgrades. Manage and architect data logging analysis and reporting solutions to support validation and troubleshooting. Assist in system integration activities ensuring functional verification of hardware and software layers. Conduct regular system evaluation to ensure compliance with our safety quality and operational standards. Provide technical support to operational teams including knowledge transfer and sharing of best-known methods (BKMs). Continuously upskill in test automation techniques AI based test methodologies relevant to manufacturing environments.
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Mandatory Skills:
System & Test Development Orientation:

• Strong systemlevel understanding of manufacturing tools chambers and test environments.
• Ability to translate hardware behavior and process knowledge into effective automated test scripts

Programming & Scripting:

• C# / .NET: OOPs WPF data binding MVVM state management Dependency Injection Visual Studio IDE
• C & Python Programing
• Data acquisition & GUI development Source code version control (Bit Bucket)

Communication Protocols:

• Serial (RS-) Device Net EtherCAT Modbus Digital IO Analog IO TCP/IP Socket VISA.

Hardware Skills:

• ATE Data Acquisition using NI CDAQ and Beckhoff IOs Electrical fundamentals (motion control)
• Knowledge of working with sensors (thermal vibration motion pressure etc.)
• Ability to understand hardware behavior signal flow and interlocks during testing.

Soft Skills:
Adapt internal processes faster to handle software development projects with minimal supervision.
Strong oral and written communication skills to interact with international stakeholders.
Good analytical troubleshooting and presentation skills.
Experience: 6-10 years of relevant industry experience

Education:

Masters or Bachelors degree in Electrical/ Electronics/Computer Science Engineering

Work hours flexibility:

• This job role requires 5 days work from the office and in a lab environment.
• May require work on a shift basis based on business needs.
• Domestic and International: 20-30%

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Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.