JOB SCOPE:  

Development of control and applications software for various SSM products.  Provide technical documentation on software including:  flow charts, written descriptions and details of procedures or subroutines.  Coordinate software development activities with other software engineers.  Must be able to operate as a mentor and technical leader to other engineers in the group.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:  

1.   Design software systems (from top level through functional modules based on commercial specifications, customer requirements, and interaction with expert users.

2.   Develop reliable real-time interactive software for machine control, data acquisition, and complex mathematical analysis in the semiconductor industry.

3.    Provide technical direction to other software engineers on a specific project and coordinate their software development efforts.

4.    Interface with Hardware Design Engineering to assure an effective fit between the developed hardware and software.

5.    Act as a resource and mentor to software engineers on other projects, as needed.

6.   Participate in the development of an overall software approach for the corporation and develop efficient techniques and processes which fit the corporate culture.

 EDUCATION, TRAINING, ORIENTATION:

·   BS in Software Engineering (preferred field) or BS in Computer Science or 
    Electrical Engineering MINIMUM.

·   5-8 years direct experience in software system design in an engineering 
    project.

 JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, WORK CHARACTERISTICS:

 ·  Extensive knowledge of C, C++, object oriented programming, Windows NT /
    2000 / XP environments, UML tools, SQL queries, database design and
    assembly language required.  Additional structured languages and 
    Assemblers desired.  Rational Rose proficiency desired.

·   Demonstrated experience in developing complex hardware/software systems,
    with overall responsibility for major elements or the entire system.

·   Demonstrated ability to work in a cooperative small team environment on
    fast-paced development programs.

·   Demonstrated ability to inspire others with creative technical leadership.  
    Ability to mentor others to aid their own professional development.

·   Demonstrated ability to span boundaries between engineering disciplines and
    also between users.

·   Ability to use sophisticated structured modeling, development, and 
    testing tools and judgment in knowing when to apply them.

·   Applicant MUST have a documented record of successes in all of these 
    areas.