Axcelis Technologies
Software Engineer
Axcelis Technologies, Beverly, Massachusetts, us, 01915
SW Application Development Engineer
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Instrumentation and Controls
Axcelis Technologies develops innovative capital equipment for the semiconductor industry, in particular Ion Implanters which are used in the fabrication of semiconductor devices. The software for controlling Ion Implanter ranges from low level device control of robotics and other physical components through generic framework middleware, infrastructure and data management to either an end user GUI or the integration of the equipment into the customer's host systems via the SEMI standards.
This complex, distributed software is written in C/C++/C# and uses MS Windows and VxWorks operating systems.
This role is for a creative, self-motivated software engineer to develop instrumentation and machine control software for Axcelis implanters including the areas of Facilities monitoring and interlocking, Gas Controls, Vacuum Control, and Ion Beam Generation and tuning.
Responsibilities:Develop production quality real-time machine control SW applicationsDevelop software solutions in C programming languageFollow defined process for SW development cycle including project scoping, requirements generation, design, review, implementation and unit/integration testingInterface with and internal/external customers for requirement generationInterface with Product Teams, mechanical, electrical, system and other software engineers for requirementsWork closely with Product Team including software & hardware engineers, process engineers scientists and marketing to develop requirements and design definition for software featuresProvide SW Support for internal R&D prototype development and testWork with Product Support to investigate and resolve field reported issues on released productsWork with Software Quality Group to test on both Implanter Hardware and on Product simulatorDevelop major and minor enhancements as well as bug fixes for new product developmentWork closely with other software engineers on design collaboration to meet requirements of new features while ensuring themaintainability of the software code.Develop applications primarily in C/C++Work both individually and as a member of cross functional teamsRequirements:
Experience developing controls for complex electro-mechanical hardware components with distributed IO systems, multi-tiered /multi-platform control architecture required and the ability understand the hardware and physical system being controlledStrong C/C++ programming skillsExperience developing real-time multi-tasked control using a Real Time Operating System (RTOS) such as Windriver VxWorks OSExperience in area of real-time machine control and instrumentation device interfaces (sensors, actuators, motors, encoders, IO systems) requiredSolid experience with high speed real-time data acquisition, manipulation and transferSolid mathematical skills and basic understanding of control theory as applied to motion and other physical systemsPractical experience implementing single and multivariate closed loop control for various types of physical systemsExperience with implementation and application of signal processing methods such as peak detection, noise filtering, and linear/non-linear control loop compensation for response optimizationExperience with embedded systems development requiredUnderstanding of implications of HW/SW partitioning as related to system performance and reliability requiredA team-player attitude and strong written and verbal communication skills are a mustAbility to work in Clean Room environment.Operating Systems: VxWorks, MS Windows XP/7SW languages: C/C++, use of Python and Matlab a plusIDEs: WindRiver Workbench, MS Visual StudioSoftware Configuration Management tools: Rational Team ConcertCode Analysis: Coverity
Education
Minimum BS CS or related Engineering degree with experience in software development for electro-mechanical systems. MS or PhD in area of real-time system development desirableExperience
Minimum 8-10 years experience in developing, documenting, and testing of software for Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment or similar complex electro-mechanical equipment.Experience with the following, a plus:
Systems experience in Ion beam generation and controlSystems experience in Plasma physicsVacuum system hardware and control; pumps, gauges, valvesRF and microwave generatorsMKS Macro node (or other) Modbus controllersEthernet TCP/IP and RS-232 communication interfacesSystems experience in Ion beam generation and control
Systems experience in Plasma physics
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTIt is the policy of Axcelis to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment for all persons free from discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, color, national origin, disability status, medical condition (including pregnancy), veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Axcelis will provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a disabled candidate or employee to perform the essential functions of the position, unless the accommodation would create an undue hardship for the Company.
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Instrumentation and Controls
Axcelis Technologies develops innovative capital equipment for the semiconductor industry, in particular Ion Implanters which are used in the fabrication of semiconductor devices. The software for controlling Ion Implanter ranges from low level device control of robotics and other physical components through generic framework middleware, infrastructure and data management to either an end user GUI or the integration of the equipment into the customer's host systems via the SEMI standards.
This complex, distributed software is written in C/C++/C# and uses MS Windows and VxWorks operating systems.
This role is for a creative, self-motivated software engineer to develop instrumentation and machine control software for Axcelis implanters including the areas of Facilities monitoring and interlocking, Gas Controls, Vacuum Control, and Ion Beam Generation and tuning.
Responsibilities:Develop production quality real-time machine control SW applicationsDevelop software solutions in C programming languageFollow defined process for SW development cycle including project scoping, requirements generation, design, review, implementation and unit/integration testingInterface with and internal/external customers for requirement generationInterface with Product Teams, mechanical, electrical, system and other software engineers for requirementsWork closely with Product Team including software & hardware engineers, process engineers scientists and marketing to develop requirements and design definition for software featuresProvide SW Support for internal R&D prototype development and testWork with Product Support to investigate and resolve field reported issues on released productsWork with Software Quality Group to test on both Implanter Hardware and on Product simulatorDevelop major and minor enhancements as well as bug fixes for new product developmentWork closely with other software engineers on design collaboration to meet requirements of new features while ensuring themaintainability of the software code.Develop applications primarily in C/C++Work both individually and as a member of cross functional teamsRequirements:
Experience developing controls for complex electro-mechanical hardware components with distributed IO systems, multi-tiered /multi-platform control architecture required and the ability understand the hardware and physical system being controlledStrong C/C++ programming skillsExperience developing real-time multi-tasked control using a Real Time Operating System (RTOS) such as Windriver VxWorks OSExperience in area of real-time machine control and instrumentation device interfaces (sensors, actuators, motors, encoders, IO systems) requiredSolid experience with high speed real-time data acquisition, manipulation and transferSolid mathematical skills and basic understanding of control theory as applied to motion and other physical systemsPractical experience implementing single and multivariate closed loop control for various types of physical systemsExperience with implementation and application of signal processing methods such as peak detection, noise filtering, and linear/non-linear control loop compensation for response optimizationExperience with embedded systems development requiredUnderstanding of implications of HW/SW partitioning as related to system performance and reliability requiredA team-player attitude and strong written and verbal communication skills are a mustAbility to work in Clean Room environment.Operating Systems: VxWorks, MS Windows XP/7SW languages: C/C++, use of Python and Matlab a plusIDEs: WindRiver Workbench, MS Visual StudioSoftware Configuration Management tools: Rational Team ConcertCode Analysis: Coverity
Education
Minimum BS CS or related Engineering degree with experience in software development for electro-mechanical systems. MS or PhD in area of real-time system development desirableExperience
Minimum 8-10 years experience in developing, documenting, and testing of software for Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment or similar complex electro-mechanical equipment.Experience with the following, a plus:
Systems experience in Ion beam generation and controlSystems experience in Plasma physicsVacuum system hardware and control; pumps, gauges, valvesRF and microwave generatorsMKS Macro node (or other) Modbus controllersEthernet TCP/IP and RS-232 communication interfacesSystems experience in Ion beam generation and control
Systems experience in Plasma physics
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTIt is the policy of Axcelis to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment for all persons free from discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, color, national origin, disability status, medical condition (including pregnancy), veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Axcelis will provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a disabled candidate or employee to perform the essential functions of the position, unless the accommodation would create an undue hardship for the Company.