Software Engineer I

val's services; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Val's Services is seeking a software engineer to develop and maintain advanced control software for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, impacting robotics, gas flow, and temperature control to deliver real-time production results. You will collaborate globally to shape semiconductor automation and factory integration.

You will design, test, and deploy software for semiconductor equipment, build for Windows and real-time OS, troubleshoot issues, lead escalation calls, and author

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related; MS preferred
• Proficient in C# with 5 years of software development experience
• Experience in the semiconductor industry and factory automation systems
• Knowledge of SECS/GEM, GEM300, EDA protocols, and AMHS

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software for semiconductor equipment
• Build software for Windows and real-time operating systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve real-time control system issues
• Lead escalation calls and collaborate with QA and Support teams
• Author specifications, system designs, and test plans
• Investigate problems and propose solutions
• Support factory automation protocols (SECS/GEM, GEM300, EDA/Interface A)

Skills

C# programming

Real-time software development

Windows development

Semiconductor industry knowledge

Factory automation systems

Education

BS in Computer Science or related

MS preferred

Tools

SECS/GEM

GEM300

EDA protocols

AMHS

Job description

Role Overview

Develop and maintain advanced control software for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, impacting robotics, gas flow, and temperature control hardware to deliver real-time chip production results. Collaborate globally to shape semiconductor automation and factory integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software for semiconductor equipment
• Build software for Windows and real-time operating systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve real-time control system issues
• Lead escalation calls and collaborate with QA and Support teams
• Author specifications, system designs, and test plans
• Investigate problems and propose solutions
• Support factory automation protocols (SECS/GEM, GEM300, EDA/Interface A)

Qualifications & Skills

• BS in Computer Science or related; MS preferred
• Proficient in C# with 5 years of software development experience
• Experience in the semiconductor industry and factory automation systems
• Knowledge of SECS/GEM, GEM300, EDA protocols, and AMHS

Preferred Attributes

• Over 10 years in software development and architecture
• Experience with machine control software, GUI development, device drivers, networking, and real-time applications
• Familiarity with multi-threaded and dynamic scheduling algorithms