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Veeco

Software Engineer

Veeco, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199


About Veeco

You probably don’t realize it, but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person, every day. It’s a bold statement, but it’s true. From the smartphones in our pockets that access the world’s collective knowledge to the cloud-based services where all that information lives, to high-speed wireless communication and computing power needed to drive artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, gaming and so much more, our technology is all around us.

We design, develop, manufacture, and service highly complex, cutting-edge machines used by our customers to create the essential devices that drive the digital age, connect the world, and improve the human experience. Along with the world’s leading technology companies, many of which are household names, we help solve their most difficult material science challenges, enabling technologies for a more connected, sustainable, and convenient world.

We’re looking for material difference-makers to join our growing team. Interested? Learn more at

Overview

Veeco’s process equipment solutions enable the manufacture of LEDs, displays, power electronics, hard drives, compound semiconductors, MEMS, semiconductors advanced packaging and wireless chips. We are the market leader in MOCVD, MBE, Ion Beam, Wet Etch single wafer processing and other advanced thin film process technologies. Our high-performance systems drive innovation in energy efficiency, consumer electronics and network storage and allow our customers to maximize productivity and achieve lower cost of ownership.

Veeco has an opening in Saint Paul, MN, for a skilled and experienced Software Engineer to participate in the delivery of New Product Development (NPD), Engineer-To-Order (ETO), and Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) work for compound semiconductor capital equipment. The role supports the delivery of custom and configured OEM capital equipment to the semiconductor industry. The ideal candidate will be well versed in developing software for deployment in Microsoft Windows environments, will have experience in both front-end and back-end development and be able to support integrating software with complex electro/mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

Provide Operations, Production, Field Service and customer support through hands-on work on the manufacturing floor and remote troubleshooting of systems.Troubleshoot and correct defects in the ECS software. Perform implementation and debugging on working hardware onsite and in simulation.Design and develop highly reliable and scalable software to control complex equipment.Respond efficiently to multiple program priorities with moderate technical supervision and supplemental cross-team engineering support.Support internal Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) and development tasks as part of the normal life cycle of our products.Work with software technical leadership to determine and refine customer and in-house specifications into functional software specifications and designs.Using new software specification and design requirements, coordinate and manage the development of new releases of control system software.Document software requirements, procedures, releases, etc. as necessary.Occasional travel to customer sites and/or supplier facilities on an as-needed basis may be required.Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline and at least 2 years of relevant experience; or a MS degree without experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented methodologies, .NET, C#, WinForms and WPF, COM, SQL, Visual Studio, Windows.Outstanding programming and debugging skills in a large code base.Experience with SW Version Control and supporting multiple product release versions.Experience interfacing external devices over serial, Modbus, TCP. Ethercat and control system experience a plus.Knowledge and demonstration of software development and process methodology for critical applications, and complete software life cycle.Solid experience in device communication and protocols and ability to read a protocol specification and implement a corresponding solution.Ability to present technical options in terms of pros, cons, risks and impact.Excellent written, verbal and communications skills in English.Experience in the semiconductor industry is preferred.The expected salary range for this position is $91,432.00 - $115,814.50 + bonus + benefits. When determining your pay, we will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. If your salary requirements are higher than the advertised range and you remain interested in career opportunities with Veeco, we encourage you to apply or email your resume to.

Veeco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.#J-18808-Ljbffr