[ref. f9261117] Senior Software Design and Validation Engineer - Sembawang

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and develop machine control and process control software for automated semiconductor equipment.
• Integrate software components and OEM equipment into fully functional systems.
• Produce optimized, testable, and efficient code with proper documentation, flowcharts, and comments.
• Debug existing source code and refine feature sets to improve functionality and performance.
• Support on-site installation, upgrades, and customer field service requirements.
• Improve equipment performance by conducting system analysis, proposing coding solutions, and recommending changes to processes/procedures.

• Develop and implement software validation and regression plans for semiconductor equipment.
• Prepare and maintain validation documentation, including test plans, configuration settings, and test cases.
• Execute functional, performance, and regression testing.
• Analyze test results, document findings, and provide feedback to the design team.
• Troubleshoot defects and ensure timely resolution in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Participate actively in design and code reviews.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure software meets customer requirements and SEMI SECS/GEM industry standards.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, tools, and methodologies in software engineering and validation.
• Tailor and deploy software tools and processes to resolve customer feedback and requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in software design/development and validation in Windows environments (XP and above).
• Strong proficiency in C++, VC++, MFC, SQL, OOP, multi-threaded control software.
• Familiarity with SEMI SECS/GEM standards, GUI design, C#, and WPF is an advantage.
• Experience with hardware integration (Servo/Stepper Motion Controllers, Analog Devices, High-Speed I/O).
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, VBA) is a plus.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to execute full software development life cycle and quality assurance processes.
• Excellent team player with strong communication and collaboration skills.