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# Robotics Software Engineer

- **Company:** Brooks Automation, Inc.
- **Location:** Chelmsford, MA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $94,280.0 - $127,555.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, DevOps, Embedded Software, EtherCAT, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), Kinematics, MATLAB, Microsoft Dynamics, Motion Planning, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Robotic Automation Software, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Software Organization, Multithreading, Scripting, Robot Operating System, Real Time Systems, Process Control Systems, Software Version Control
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/robotics-software-engineer-chelmsford-ma--54a94965-d7b8-4030-998c-66e1cd28de42

## About the Role

Robotics Software, Software Engineering, Robotics, Semiconductors, Automation Systems, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Automation, System Integration (SI), Robotics Software, Software Engineering, * Proficiency in programming C++11 or later.

 * Experience with embedded real-time systems under a multi-threading and interrupt driven environment, such as QNX or Real-Time Linux.
 * Experience applying object-oriented design best practices.
 * Experience working as part of a team following modern software development practices (SDLC), working with revision control tools, using remote debuggers, and following software release processes, ideally in an Agile environment.
 * Experience with robotics software development, machine automation, or industrial control systems.
 * Experience with robotics, kinematics/dynamics, motion planning, motion control systems, or servo control architectures.
 * Experience with EtherCAT software stacks, industrial networking, or distributed control systems.
 * Experience in one or more of the following would be a plus,
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 * Experience working with customers to address field issues.
 * Experience with robotics applications in semiconductor or industrial automation environments.
 * Experience with FPGA-based systems and hardware/software integration.
 * Familiarity with Python, JavaScript, MATLAB, or similar scripting languages.

## Description

* Develop embedded software for new and legacy products within the Robotics Automation Group to control robot motion, interface with vacuum chamber sub-systems, and perform self-diagnostics.
 * Design, implement, and maintain robotics and motion control software for advanced automation systems.
 * Develop and optimize robot motion capabilities including trajectory generation, multi-axis coordination, synchronization, and performance tuning.
 * Contribute to EtherCAT-based distributed control architectures and industrial networking solutions.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, product management, and customers to define and implement new product features.
 * Develop and communicate software requirements and design changes to peers; participate in design reviews.
 * Ensure reliable and high-quality software through development and automated testing best practices.
 * Actively participate in Zero Defects initiatives to improve our DevOps software development process; research and evaluate process improvements and new tools.
 * Collaborate on the design of test equipment and setup of robotic hardware or systems.
 * Support manufacturing and field service engineers in investigating and troubleshooting field issues (remote or on-site).