About the role#
As a Software Engineer Co-op, you will design software that directly controls machinery in a factory process setting. You will work in a hands-on environment, spending time in the lab developing software directly on the machines. Your work will contribute to the production of chips used in phones, computers, and IoT devices. You will join the team as a full member, participating in all aspects of software design beyond just writing code.
What you'll do#
- Design, code, and test new features for applications including robotics, motion control, automation, data analysis, and user interfaces.
- Work with Software, Mechanical, Electrical, and Process Engineers to coordinate development and resolve field issues.
- Analyze data from customer machines to identify and resolve software issues.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- Experience with object-oriented languages and design.
- Ability to consider edge cases and the side effects of software changes.
- Capability to document, explain, and design test plans for your software.
- Third- or fourth-year students are preferred.
- Experience with C, C#.NET, and Windows software development is preferred.
- Experience in user interface design using C# and XAML is preferred.
- Experience in robotics and motion control is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Billerica, Massachusetts.
- Term: Spring 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid position.
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials operates in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The company produces equipment for materials engineering and flat panel display manufacturing. It was founded in 1967 and maintains its headquarters in Santa Clara, California. The organization employs over 32,000 people.
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