System Software Engineer — Vacuum & Automation Controls

Brooks Automation; Chelmsford (MA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holidays & Flexible Vacation

Job summary

Brooks Automation is seeking a System Software Engineer in Massachusetts to develop controls software for advanced vacuum systems. You will verify design, automate configuration and testing, and support manufacturing with documentation.

Ideal candidates have >=2 years in C++/C#, plus exposure to EtherCAT, gRPC, Python, PLCs, and RTOS. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in EE/CS with relevant experience.
• 2+ years in C++ or C# programming.
• Experience with electro-mechanical systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop next-generation controls software and verify design on vacuum systems.
• Automate configuration, calibration, testing, and data collection.
• Support manufacturing and maintain process documentation.
• Possibly tune motion control and characterize servo performance.

Skills

Learning quickly

Independent worker

Troubleshooting

Technical communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

EtherCAT

gRPC

Python

PLC programming

RTOS

Job description

Brooks Automation is seeking a System Software Engineer in Massachusetts to develop controls software for advanced vacuum systems. You will verify design, automate configuration and testing, and support manufacturing with documentation.

Ideal candidates have >=2 years in C++/C#, plus exposure to EtherCAT, gRPC, Python, PLCs, and RTOS. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential in a hybrid work setting.