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Job's mission
The CTC Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Cluster Tool Controller (CTC) software for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This role focuses on scheduler logic, WPF-based user interfaces, and feature development to improve system stability, usability, and operational efficiency in high-volume manufacturing environments.
What you will be working on
- Design, develop, and maintain CTC software and wafer scheduler logic
- Implement new features and enhancements using C# (primarily) and/or C++
- Develop and optimize scheduler algorithms for wafer flow management and process control
- Design and implement WPF-based(or WinForm-based) UIs for real-time monitoring and control
- Build intuitive operator interfaces to visualize wafer flow, equipment status, and system events
- Integrate UI components with scheduler and core control logic
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects, scheduling conflicts, and runtime issues
- Validate software functionality using simulators and real semiconductor equipment
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Hardware, Process, QA, and Customer Support
- Support overseas business travel when required
What we are looking for
- Strong sense of ownership with excellent problem-solving skills
- Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (C# preferred)
- Proven ability to develop and analyze mathematics-based algorithms
- Fluent in English (written and verbal communication)
- 3+ years of professional software development experience
- Knowledge of multithreading and inter-process communication (IPC)
- Experience using Git for version control and Jira for issue tracking
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with teammates
What sets you apart
- Experience developing WPF-based(or WinForm-based) user interfaces
- Hands-on experience with scheduler or control logic development
- Experience with .NET and Windows-based systems
- Background in semiconductor equipment software, especially CTC or scheduler systems
- Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field
- Understanding of wafer flow and manufacturing scheduling concepts
- Familiarity with SEMI standards such as GEM300, E40, and E94
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