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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer (Vacuum Systems and Design) - **Company:** Intellectt, Inc - **Location:** Fremont, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Real-Time Operating Systems, Robotic Automation Software, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, PIC Microcontroller - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/57b3a8cd-602d-46a7-8458-430b254cc314 ## About the Role The ideal candidate will have 8 12+ years of experience working with complex semiconductor equipment and automation systems, with the ability to architect and integrate systems across mechanical, electrical, firmware, controls, and software domains., * B.E./B.Tech/M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Controls Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline. * 8 12+ years of relevant experience in semiconductor equipment, industrial automation, robotics, machine automation, or advanced manufacturing systems. * Strong experience in systems engineering and machine-level architecture. * Proven experience integrating mechanical, electrical, firmware, controls, and software systems. * Strong hands-on experience with C/C++ embedded development. * Experience with RTOS and microcontrollers. * Strong experience with C# for machine automation or industrial applications. * Experience with motion control systems and industrial robotics. * Strong understanding of machine controls and industrial automation. * Experience with semiconductor equipment or semiconductor manufacturing automation. * Experience with system integration, troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis. * Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills., * Experience with semiconductor manufacturing equipment and automation systems. * Experience with SECS/GEM and other industrial communication protocols. * Experience with EFEM (Equipment Front End Module) systems. * Experience with semiconductor wafer handling systems. * Experience with wafer sorters and load ports. * Experience with semiconductor robots and robotic wafer handling. * Experience with automated material-handling systems. * Experience with vacuum equipment and vacuum-related systems. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer Vacuum Systems & Design with strong hands-on expertise in semiconductor equipment, machine-level systems architecture, embedded firmware, industrial automation, motion control, and robotics., * Lead machine-level systems engineering and architecture for complex semiconductor equipment and automation systems. * Define and develop system-level architectures integrating mechanical, electrical, firmware, controls, and software components. * Translate system requirements into functional architectures, interfaces, specifications, and design solutions. * Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, firmware, software, controls, and manufacturing engineering teams. * Support embedded control systems using C/C++, RTOS, and microcontrollers. * Develop, integrate, and troubleshoot C# applications for machine automation and industrial applications. * Design and integrate motion control systems and robotic automation. * Support system bring-up, integration, validation, debugging, and performance optimization. * Troubleshoot complex machine-level hardware, firmware, controls, and software integration issues. * Develop and maintain system requirements, interface definitions, architecture documentation, and technical specifications. * Support machine controls and automation system development throughout the product lifecycle. * Work with industrial communication protocols, including SECS/GEM where applicable. * Perform system-level root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive solutions. * Support integration and validation of semiconductor equipment and automated material-handling systems. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system performance, reliability, manufacturability, and production readiness. * Provide technical leadership and support during system development, testing, qualification, and production launch activities. ## Related Videos - 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