Senior Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering (Software)

As a Senior Software Engineer supporting Sputter Engineering, you will work with the Equipment Engineering team to start up, integrate, commission, and sustain Sputter systems. The role focuses on equipment software, PLC-based controls, machine interfaces, and troubleshooting to enable safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with the OEM/Interfactory and cross-functional teams to resolve software and controls issues, validate system functionality, and support successful equipment handover to production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support installation, start-up, commissioning, qualification and sustaining of Sputter equipment for the factory expansion and manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot equipment software, PLC logic, control sequences, alarms, interlocks, and machine interface issues to restore equipment operation.
• Work with the OEM/Interfactory to review, configure, test, and validate PLC programs and equipment control functions, within approved access and change-control processes.
• Support integration of PLCs, sensors, actuators, motors, vacuum equipment, and other machine subsystems to ensure correct operation.
• Diagnose communication and interface issues between PLCs, HMIs, equipment controllers, and factory systems, escalating OEM/Interfactory specific issues as needed.
• Execute functional testing, I/O checks, interlock verification, alarm validation, and system acceptance tests during installation, start-up and sustaining.
• Develop and maintain software backups, version records, configuration files, test records, and change documentation in accordance with site procedures.
• Collaborate with Equipment, Process, Production, Facilities, IT/OT, and Quality teams to resolve equipment issues and meet production requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment control, automation, diagnostics, recovery procedures, and system availability.
• Prepare and maintain software-related documentation, including control descriptions, troubleshooting guides, test procedures, and operating instructions.
• Coordinate with the machine OEM/Interfactory and relevant suppliers on software defects, PLC issues, upgrades, and technical support.
• Support equipment performance monitoring and data analysis to identify recurring faults, reduce downtime, and improve system stability.
• Follow company requirements for machine safety, equipment interlocks, electrical safety, cybersecurity, and software change control.
• Support knowledge transfer and training for Equipment Engineers and technicians on software functions, fault diagnosis, and recovery procedures.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Function: Engineering
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level