Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing (www.brooks.com).
Are you looking for a place where you can be part of a transformation? Join us at Brooks Automation and be a part of a dynamic organization that is shaping the future of technology.
Embedded Software EngineerJob DescriptionWhat You Will Do:
- Design and develop embedded software solutions, spanning precision motion control, sensor integration, and mathematical algorithms.
- Diagnose customer issues, perform and document root cause analysis and provide work around as well as long term fix.
- Champion best practices in embedded software engineering, ensuring scalability, reliability, and adherence to industry standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate advanced technologies such as machine vision and machine learning into embedded systems.
- Use complete system knowledge to implement logic to control multiple devices for safe and reliable wafer handling.
What You Will Bring:
- Computer or Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of software development with focus on equipment control involving robots and device integration.
- Extensive experience developing embedded software for complex real-time systems involving control theories
- Proficiency in C++ 14/17 and experience in POSIX and ANSI compliant real-time operating systems and microcontroller units (MCUs).
- Experience using In-Circuit Emulators, Debuggers, Oscilloscopes, electrical schematics.
- Experience in building robotics and motion control solutions with PID loops and deep understanding of DC servo motors, BLDC motors and stepper motors, multi-threading.
- Familiarity with bootloader, memory management.
- Experience in Linux operating systems and Python for scripting.
- Fluency in UML for Object-Oriented Analysis/Design, including state machines.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with demonstrated experience using Fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram or 5 whys or Fault Tree Analysis or similar methodologies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication (English) skills.
- Preferred: Experince in C#.Net
- Preferred: Previous experience in the semiconductor or semiconductor equipment industry.
- Travel expectation would be 20%
Compensation
Base Salary Range: $110,621.72 USD to $149,664.68 USDFactors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
Benefits
At Brooks, we offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance
401(k) Plan
Exempt employees are provided company paid holidays and Flexible Vacation to enjoy personal time off and incidental sickness.
Have a question about our benefits and compensation package? Your recruiter can share more with you during the hiring process.
Work Location & Flexibility
At Brooks, we aim to foster a collaborative and engaging environment while offering flexibility where possible. Work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work, depending on the nature of the role and business needs. Specific expectations will be shared during the interview process.
Brooks is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Diversity enhances our innovative capabilities and strengthens our ability to serve our customers and communities effectively. At Brooks Automation, we celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives each individual brings, believing they are essential to our collective success. Join us in building a workplace where every team member is valued and can thrive.
For applicants with disabilities requiring accommodations, don't hesitate to get in touch with [email protected] or call +1 (978) 262-2400 to discuss your needs.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent education
- 4+ years of software development experience focused on equipment control involving robots and device integration
- Extensive experience developing embedded software for complex real-time systems involving control theory
- Proficiency in C++14/17
- Experience with POSIX- and ANSI-compliant real-time operating systems and microcontrollers
- Experience using in-circuit emulators, debuggers, oscilloscopes, and electrical schematics
- Experience building robotics and motion-control solutions using PID loops
- Understanding of DC servo motors, BLDC motors, stepper motors, and multithreading
- Familiarity with bootloaders and memory management
- Experience with Linux operating systems and Python scripting
- Fluency in UML for object-oriented analysis and design, including state machines
- Experience with Fishbone diagrams, 5 Whys, Fault Tree Analysis, or similar problem-solving methodologies
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Experience with C# .NET
- Previous experience in the semiconductor or semiconductor equipment industry
Brooks Automation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Brooks Automation and has not been reviewed or approved by Brooks Automation.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is generally characterized as industry-average to slightly above, aligning with market expectations in many roles. Compensation is often framed as fair for experience, with stronger competitiveness appearing in specialized technical tracks and certain high-cost locations.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, supported by life and disability insurance as part of the core package. The overall health offering is positioned as comparable to peers and frequently treated as a baseline strength.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off is presented as generous, with flexible or unlimited PTO reported for many roles and a holiday shutdown period. In practice, usage appears workable for many teams, though norms can be manager- and workload-dependent.
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What We Do
Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions. We have been a key participant in the semiconductor industry for more than 40 years providing precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions enabling chip manufacturers globally. Brooks is headquartered in Chelmsford, MA, with operations in North America, Europe and Asia.
