Senior Engineer I, Software Engineering

ASM
South Korea > Hwaseong, South Korea
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience with semiconductor equipment control software and can work in South Korea.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with advanced quantitative degrees and experience in semiconductor manufacturing software
    — “Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.”
  • Individuals who have worked on real-time control systems or interfaces like EtherCAT and DeviceNet
    — “Experience with interfaces using EtherCAT, DeviceNet, TCP/IP, RS-232, or RS-485.”
  • Professionals with a track record in software verification and root-cause analysis in production settings
    — “Analyze software defects, scheduling conflicts, runtime issues, and customer/manufacturing-site problems through troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.”

Things to consider

  • Overseas business travel is required, which may involve extended time away from home
    — “no restrictions on overseas business travel.”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work on multiple software domains including PMC, CTC, and TMC
    — “The integrated position covers PEALD/PECVD/EPI product software, Process Module Controller (PMC), Cluster Tool Controller (CTC), and Transfer Module Controller (TMC) domains.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight relevant experience with real-time control systems and semiconductor manufacturing software
    — “Experience developing semiconductor or display equipment software in fab or production-equipment environments.”
  • Demonstrate proficiency in C# and C++ with production software delivery examples
    — “Strong object-oriented programming skills in C# and/or C++ and experience delivering production software.”
  • Showcase cross-functional collaboration with hardware, QA, and global teams in prior roles
    — “Collaborate with hardware, process engineering, QA, customer support, and global engineering teams.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Developed and maintained semiconductor equipment control software
  • Supported software updates and upgrades
  • Analyzed and resolved software defects
Typical background
Experience in semiconductor equipment software developmentExperience with Windows-based software development

Skills & requirements

Required

C#C++Windows-based Software DevelopmentMultithreadingMulti-process ArchitecturesIPCDevice CommunicationWPFWinformsSoftware VerificationRoot Cause AnalysisTechnical Documentation

Preferred

Peald/pecvd/epiCluster Tool ControllerTransfer Module ControllerDevicenetEthercatTcp/ipSerialRs-232Rs-485

Stack & domain

C#C++Windows-based Software DevelopmentMultithreadingIPCMathematics-based Algorithm DevelopmentWPFWinformsDevicenetEthercatTcp/ipSerialRs-232Rs-485TroubleshootingBug TrackingRoot-cause AnalysisCross-functional CollaborationSemiconductor ManufacturingSoftware Engineering

About the role

Original posting from ASM

Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture. ​

For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving.  But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world.  Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.  

Job's mission

Software Engineers design and develop control software for advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The integrated position covers PEALD/PECVD/EPI product software, Process Module Controller (PMC), Cluster Tool Controller (CTC), and Transfer Module Controller (TMC) domains. Depending on technical strengths, experience, interests, and business needs, engineers may work on equipment control, wafer scheduling and flow, wafer-handling platforms, device communication, operator interfaces, software verification, and site issue resolution

What you will be working on

Design, implement, test, and maintain semiconductor equipment control software using C# and C++.

Develop software for PEALD/PECVD/EPI products, process modules, cluster tool scheduling, and wafer-handling platforms.

Develop scheduler logic, wafer-flow management functions, unit-level operations, and interfaces integrated with higher-level control systems.

Develop WPF- or WinForms-based user interfaces for equipment monitoring and control.

Develop and integrate equipment drivers and communication interfaces using DeviceNet, EtherCAT, TCP/IP, Serial, RS-232, and RS-485.

Validate software using simulators, demo equipment, and production-representative systems; support software updates, upgrades, and functional verification.

Analyze software defects, scheduling conflicts, runtime issues, and customer/manufacturing-site problems through troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.

Create and maintain software requirements, design information, test evidence, and technical documentation.

Collaborate with hardware, process engineering, QA, customer support, and global engineering teams.

What we are looking for

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

5+ years of relevant work experience

Strong object-oriented programming skills in C# and/or C++ and experience delivering production software.

Experience with Windows-based software development such as .NET, MFC, WPF, or WinForms.

Experience with multithreading, multi-process architectures, IPC, or mathematics-based algorithm development.

Demonstrated troubleshooting, bug tracking, root-cause analysis, ownership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Written and verbal English communication skills and no restrictions on overseas business travel.

What sets you apart

Experience developing semiconductor or display equipment software in fab or production-equipment environments.

Experience with equipment control, wafer scheduling, wafer-flow management, EFEM/WHC, wafer-handling robots, motors, pressure, temperature, or motion-control systems.

Experience developing interfaces using EtherCAT, DeviceNet, TCP/IP, RS-232, or RS-485.

Familiarity with TwinCAT, PLC Structured Text, real-time controllers, or automatic control theory.

Knowledge of SEMI standards such as GEM300, E40, or E94.

Experience with Visual Studio, Git/GitLab, Jira, and Confluence.

Apply today to be part of what’s next.

We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting-edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.

To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Source: ASM careers

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