Automation Software Engineer: SECS/GEM & IoT

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Fremont, CA is hiring an Automation Developer to design and implement automation software for prototype tools. You’ll bridge hardware and software, validate through lab testing, and support new product introductions at customer sites.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to build robust automation components, leveraging C#, .NET, and web tech, and you may travel up to 10% to global Lam R&D sites for hands‑on validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of experience in equipment automation
• Direct experience implementing SECS/GEM-based equipment integration in R&D or manufacturing environments; proficiency with C#, .NET and modern web technologies for automation
• Strong software engineering fundamentals including OOP, design patterns, data structures, and real-time communication handling
• Hands-on experience with IoT connectivity, data ingestion, and equipment sensor integration

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug automation software modules for tool bring‑up and experimental workflows
• Implement SECS/GEM communication interfaces and IoT connectivity layers for prototype equipment
• Enhance automation frameworks and resolve complex integration issues
• Produce interface specifications, documentation, and diagrams to support global R&D users
• Collaborate with R&D engineers to develop new automation capabilities
• Travel up to 10% to global Lam R&D sites for hands-on validation

Skills

C#

.NET

IoT connectivity

Multithreading

Debugging

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering / Electronics / CS

Tools

REST APIs

MQTT

GEM300

Job description

Lam Research in Fremont, CA is hiring an Automation Developer to design and implement automation software for prototype tools. You’ll bridge hardware and software, validate through lab testing, and support new product introductions at customer sites.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to build robust automation components, leveraging C#, .NET, and web tech, and you may travel up to 10% to global Lam R&D sites for hands‑on validation.