Overview

PDF Solutions is redefining the way the semiconductor industry approaches data, analytics, and experience design. As part of our journey, we’re building Next gen platform — a modern, human-centered analytics platform. We believe design systems aren’t just about consistency — they’re about scalability, collaboration, and performance.

As a Senior Control Software Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of designing and delivering sophisticated control software for advanced manufacturing systems. This is a high-ownership role where you’ll drive architecture, influence technical direction, and ensure the delivery of robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions.

Beyond building great software, you’ll elevate the team. You’ll mentor engineers, guide design decisions, and champion engineering excellence. From whiteboarding system architecture to deploying solutions on-site across the globe, you’ll play a critical role in turning complex challenges into elegant, real-world solutions.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Lead the architecture and design of complex control software systems
Establish and promote best practices in software design, testing, and deployment
Drive technical decision-making across projects and influence long-term strategy

Solution Development

Design and implement custom control solutions for automated manufacturing equipment
Guide iterative development cycles, ensuring high-quality, scalable code
Oversee system integration across hardware and software components

Mentorship & Team Growth

Mentor and coach engineers, helping them grow technically and professionally
Lead code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions
Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and engineering excellence

Client & Delivery Excellence

Partner with customers to understand needs and deliver impactful solutions
Provide technical leadership during deployments, troubleshooting, and optimization
Travel globally to support installations and drive successful outcomes

Continuous Improvement

Champion modern development practices (testing, CI/CD, coding standards)
Identify opportunities to improve performance, usability, and scalability
Stay ahead of emerging technologies and bring new ideas into the team

Qualifications

Must-Have Skills & Experience

B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, or equivalent years of experience

10+ years of equipment automation development experience

Deep expertise in SOLID object-oriented design principles and system architecture

Advanced proficiency with C# (.NET Framework 4.5+ and .NET 5.0+) on Windows

Proven experience leading complex technical projects end-to-end

Experience controlling material handling and vacuum systems (Load Ports, Robots, Pumps, etc.)

Experience with I/O device interfaces (PLC, OPC-UA, Modbus etc.)

Strong ability to mentor and guide engineers at varying experience levels

Excellent problem-solving skills in complex, real-time or hardware-integrated systems

Self-driven with strong organizational and leadership capabilities

Exceptional communication skills (technical and non-technical)

Authorized to work in the United States

Nice to Have

Experience with equipment control frameworks, preferably CCF
UI/UX design awareness or hands-on experience
WPF/Avalonia expertise
Experience with version control systems (git preferred, TFS is a bonus)
Experience with automated testing frameworks (MSTest preferred)
Familiarity with SEMI standards
Agile/Scrum leadership experience

Pay Range

USD $132,000.00 - USD $152,000.00 /Yr.

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