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Software Research Engineer, LabVIEW Real-time and FPGA

Abingdon
7 months ago
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LabVIEW Real-time and FPGA

Microscopy & Metrology Semiconductor Process Equipment

Oxford

£73K - £76K + Excellent benefits package including Healthcare, Generous Contributory Pension Scheme and Full and Comprehensive Manufacturers based Product Training 

An excellent opportunity for a Software Engineer to join a market leading manufacturer of sophisticated semiconductor process equipment, offering first class product training and unsurpassed opportunities for career development

The Company – Software Research Engineer, Microscopy & Metrology Semiconductor Process Equipment

My client is a global leader in innovative and complex semiconductor process equipment, with cutting edge patented technology in metrology based industrial microscopy, used for integrated process control.

Offering 'best in class' solutions across a wide range of innovative instrumentation, their success is based upon a commitment to world leading manufacturing facilities, outstanding product innovation, excellent customer care and the recruitment and development of good people.

The Role – Software Research Engineer, Microscopy & Metrology Semiconductor Process Equipment

This innovative technology leader now has an exciting opportunity for a Software Research Engineer.

The Software research engineer role is a software development and data analysis role targeted at our LabVIEW, FPGA and C# codes. Some examples of what the role would encompass (non-exhaustive):

Quick modification of LabVIEW or FPGA codes to perform specific experiments
Documentation and design of software architecture
Changes to core algorithms used to operate Metron tool
Interacting with other teams to understand and document how specific sections of the instrument works
Testing of specific functionality on Metron tool
Quick data analysis on experiment results
The team will meet for a 30min daily catchup aimed at learning from the previous day, planning for the day and adjust direction when new information is brought up. Expect a highly dynamic role and environment!

Research requires a constant exposition towards broader horizon. Consequently, this role will include short placement in other departments within the company (e.g.: engineering, manufacturing, service, etc…) as well as topic specific training when and where the company and personal goals of the applicant are aligned. The role can also include short trips to customer sites (≈ 1 week).

Applicants from all horizons are encouraged to apply, even if not a perfect match to the job description. The recruiter will focus primarily on creativity, problem solving skills and broad skillset over expertise, previous experience and seniority level.

Key Responsibilities:

Software development
Data analysis
Software design documents
Scope of work describing in sufficient details a piece of work to be executed by another department
Presentations/Training to the rest of the business
Consult on projects and customer requests
Issue root causing
Your Background – Software Research Engineer, Microscopy & Metrology Semiconductor Process Equipment

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you must be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

Personal Qualities: 

Creativity: Comes up with new solutions. When blocked with a problem, can find alternatives, workarounds or hacks to get to a solution.
Problem solving: Keen to solve problem of all difficulties, independently of field of expertise.
Critical thinking: Does not take results and information at face value and exercise critical thinking to extract the core information.
Teamwork:  Engages with other members for the team and company to bring the best solutions to the problem. Supports colleagues with their tasks when critical to the company goals.
Communication: Present, share and exchange ideas with colleagues and other teams.
Ownership & Initiative:  React and address both short- and medium-term issues and proactively takes action to solve them.
Education / Qualifications: 

Master’s or PhD in Computer science, Engineering or similar, or a clear equivalent path through engineering apprenticeship and design/development positions.
10 years of experience in an engineering or research role
Professional Skills/ Abilities:

Experience working with instrumentation automation for technology or science.
Experience with LabVIEW Real-time and FPGA
Experience with control systems
Experience in prototyping software
Experience with instrument testing and validation
Data analysis and algorithmic skills
Proficiency in data analysis tools, such as Python, Matlab, Excel, etc…
The Benefits – Software Research Engineer, Microscopy & Metrology Semiconductor Process Equipment

This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class semiconductor systems organisation. You will be joining an innovative management team who take great pride in their work and who aim to build upon long term relationships with customers. You will be continually challenged as you are exposed to new technologies.

A generous remuneration package is also guaranteed, including competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity to progress your career within a market leading organisation.

This vacancy is being advertised by TRS Consulting (UK) Limited. The services advertised by TRS Consulting (UK) Limited are those of an employment agency and / or employment business

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