About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Semiconductor Manufacturing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

• Develop embedded software for new and legacy robotics products to control robot motion, interface with vacuum chamber sub-systems, and run self-diagnostics.
• Design, implement, and maintain robotics software and control applications for advanced automation systems.
• Build software infrastructure for machine and robot data collection, storage, analytics, and monitoring.
• Create intelligent diagnostics, visualization, and data-driven automation capabilities.
• Apply machine learning and AI techniques to improve diagnostics, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, product management, and customers to define and implement new features.
• Author and review software requirements and design documentation; participate in design reviews.
• Ensure high software quality through development best practices and automated testing.
• Participate in Zero Defects / DevOps process improvement initiatives; research and evaluate new tools and practices.
• Support manufacturing and field service engineers to investigate and troubleshoot field issues (remote or on-site).

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What You’ll Bring

• Proficiency in C++ (C++11 or later).
• Experience with embedded, real-time systems in multi-threaded and interrupt-driven environments (e.g., QNX or Real-Time Linux).
• Strong object-oriented design skills.
• Experience working in a team using modern SDLC practices, version control, remote debugging, and software release processes—experience in Agile environments preferred.
• Background in robotics software development, machine automation, or industrial control systems.
• Proficiency with Python and modern development frameworks.
• Familiarity with machine learning, AI, data analytics, or data-driven applications.
• Nice-to-haves:
  • Experience supporting customers and addressing field issues.
  • Knowledge of robotics kinematics/dynamics and motion planning.
  • Experience developing data collection, visualization, or analytics solutions.
  • Familiarity with generative AI, LLMs, or AI-assisted development tools.
  • Experience with cloud/edge computing, databases, or distributed data platforms.
  • Exposure to JavaScript, MATLAB, or similar scripting tools.

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Compensation

• Base salary range: $94,280.13 to $127,555.47 USD per year.
• This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
• Actual starting pay within the posted range may vary based on geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other job-related factors.

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Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility).
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid company holidays and flexible vacation (for exempt employees).
• Additional benefits and eligibility details will be shared by the recruiter.

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Work Location & Flexibility

• This position is based in Chelmsford, MA. Work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work depending on role requirements and business needs. Specific expectations will be shared during interviews.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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