Sr. Software Controls Engineer, CZ Process Automation Lead

Silfex, a Lam Research Company; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company in Ohio is seeking a key software controls engineer and informal team lead to advance CZ process automation and technology. You will design PLC and HMI software for CZ crystal growers, focusing on reliability, connectivity, and throughput.

Responsibilities include MES interface software, vision control, data analysis, project scheduling, and collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to implement improved equipment software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or software engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in PLC ladder logic and structured text with Siemens TIA Portal and Mitsubishi systems.
• Experience modifying HMI apps such as Wonderware, Pro-face, Panel View, or Factory Talk.
• Preferred experience with C#, Matlab, and Python.

Responsibilities

• Create/modify CZ grower PLC and HMI software to improve automation and reliability.
• Develop MES interface software and ensure effective data collection and analysis.
• Support vision control software and the installation/commissioning of new equipment.
• Lead projects, manage schedules, budgets, and liaise with internal/External teams.
• Maintain and update equipment software with validation, change control, and risk management.

Skills

PLC ladder logic

HMI design

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or software engineering

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Mitsubishi software

Wonderware

Pro-face

Panel View

Factory Talk

C#

Python

Matlab

Job description

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company in Ohio is seeking a key software controls engineer and informal team lead to advance CZ process automation and technology. You will design PLC and HMI software for CZ crystal growers, focusing on reliability, connectivity, and throughput.

Responsibilities include MES interface software, vision control, data analysis, project scheduling, and collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to implement improved equipment software.