Lead Software Controls Engineer - CZ Process Automation

Silfex, a Lam Research Company; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Silfex Inc., a Lam Research Company, is seeking a senior software controls engineer to advance the Czochralski (CZ) process automation. You will design PLC/HMI software for CZ crystal growers, enable MES interfaces, and drive improvements in cost, throughput and reliability while collaborating with Silfex teams and external vendors.

The role emphasizes leading software projects, validating changes, and supporting production operations with robust automation solutions and data-driven methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or higher with relevant software control experience.
• Experience with PLC programming and HMI software for industrial equipment.
• Strong root cause analysis, teamwork, and project execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop/modify CZ grower PLC and HMI software to improve automation and reliability.
• Support MES interface software and vision control integration.
• Assist installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment; support maintenance teams.

Skills

PLC ladder logic

HMI software

C#

Python

Matlab

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Electrical/Software Engineering

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Mitsubishi software

Wonderware

Pro-face

PanelVIEW

FactoryTalk

Job description

Silfex Inc., a Lam Research Company, is seeking a senior software controls engineer to advance the Czochralski (CZ) process automation. You will design PLC/HMI software for CZ crystal growers, enable MES interfaces, and drive improvements in cost, throughput and reliability while collaborating with Silfex teams and external vendors.

The role emphasizes leading software projects, validating changes, and supporting production operations with robust automation solutions and data-driven methods.