Machine Automation Software Engineer

What You'll Do
You will design, develop, and maintain complex software in C# .NET for the control of highly automated manufacturing tools to be used in the production of Cisco's Silicon Photonics Integrated Circuits and chipsets. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining software to support manufacturing-test, assembly and inspection processes that ensure:

1. delivery of high-quality products that meet internal and external customer expectations (2) all products meet published specifications and (3) high-quality feedback for ongoing product improvement efforts.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, improve wafer/die scale automation software for high-volume production processes
• Recommend and implement test/assembly improvements, including cycle time reduction and automation of system to minimize required operator time and intervention
• Develop automated visual-inspection software and equipment to support wafer-scale laser packaging process and collaborate with packaging engineers to ensure visual inspection techniques resulting in needed process improvements in support ongoing yield improvement goals

Who You'll Work With
You will be working with the core engineering team responsible for development of the Luxtera/Cisco's high volume silicon photonics platform. You'll be part of a dynamic technology development team that works to design core processes and tools as part of Cisco' high-volume silicon photonics manufacturing platform.
Who You Are
You are an engineer or programmer with experience in machine automation or robotics using C# .NET. The ideal candidate would also have experience with machine vision (i.e., Cognex) for automated process and inspection.
Minimum Requirements:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or related subject
• 3+ years' experience
• Experience in C#, .NET, Cognex
• Prior experience with electronics, robotics, electrical, or optical packaging preferred
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controller/ PLC programming preferred

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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