Control Software Engineer

Overview

PDF Solutions is redefining the way the semiconductor industry approaches data, analytics, and experience design. As part of our journey, we’re building Next gen platform — a modern, human-centered analytics platform. We believe design systems aren’t just about consistency — they’re about scalability , collaboration , and performance .

As a Senior Control Software Engineer , you’ll be at the forefront of designing and delivering sophisticated control software for advanced manufacturing systems. This is a high-ownership role where you’ll drive architecture, influence technical direction, and ensure the delivery of robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions.

Beyond building great software, you’ll elevate the team. You’ll mentor engineers, guide design decisions, and champion engineering excellence. From whiteboarding system architecture to deploying solutions on-site across the globe, you’ll play a critical role in turning complex challenges into elegant, real-world solutions.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead the architecture and design of complex control software systems
• Establish and promote best practices in software design, testing, and deployment
• Drive technical decision-making across projects and influence long-term strategy

Solution Development

• Design and implement custom control solutions for automated manufacturing equipment
• Guide iterative development cycles, ensuring high-quality, scalable code
• Oversee system integration across hardware and software components

Mentorship & Team Growth

• Mentor and coach engineers, helping them grow technically and professionally
• Lead code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and engineering excellence

Client & Delivery Excellence

• Partner with customers to understand needs and deliver impactful solutions
• Provide technical leadership during deployments, troubleshooting, and optimization
• Travel globally to support installations and drive successful outcomes

Continuous Improvement

• Champion modern development practices (testing, CI/CD, coding standards)
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, usability, and scalability
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and bring new ideas into the team

Qualifications

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Deep expertise in SOLID object-oriented design principles and system architecture
• Advanced proficiency with C# (.NET Framework 4.5+ and .NET 5.0+) on Windows
• Proven experience leading complex technical projects end-to-end
• Experience controlling material handling and vacuum systems (Load Ports, Robots, Pumps, etc.)
• Experience with I/O device interfaces (PLC, OPC-UA, Modbus etc.)
• Strong ability to mentor and guide engineers at varying experience levels
• Excellent problem-solving skills in complex, real-time or hardware-integrated systems
• Self-driven with strong organizational and leadership capabilities
• Exceptional communication skills (technical and non-technical)
• Authorized to work in the United States

Nice to Have

• Experience with equipment control frameworks, preferably CCF
• UI/UX design awareness or hands-on experience
• WPF/Avalonia expertise
• Experience with version control systems (git preferred, TFS is a bonus)
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (MSTest preferred)
• Familiarity with SEMI standards
• Agile/Scrum leadership experience

Pay Range

USD $132,000.00 - USD $152,000.00 /Yr.

Technical Leadership

• Lead the architecture and design of complex control software systems
• Establish and promote best practices in software design, testing, and deployment
• Drive technical decision-making across projects and influence long-term strategy

Solution Development

• Design and implement custom control solutions for automated manufacturing equipment
• Guide iterative development cycles, ensuring high-quality, scalable code
• Oversee system integration across hardware and software components

Mentorship & Team Growth

• Mentor and coach engineers, helping them grow technically and professionally
• Lead code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and engineering excellence

Client & Delivery Excellence

• Partner with customers to understand needs and deliver impactful solutions
• Provide technical leadership during deployments, troubleshooting, and optimization
• Travel globally to support installations and drive successful outcomes

Continuous Improvement

• Champion modern development practices (testing, CI/CD, coding standards)
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, usability, and scalability
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and bring new ideas into the team

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Deep expertise in SOLID object-oriented design principles and system architecture
• Advanced proficiency with C# (.NET Framework 4.5+ and .NET 5.0+) on Windows
• Proven experience leading complex technical projects end-to-end
• Experience controlling material handling and vacuum systems (Load Ports, Robots, Pumps, etc.)
• Experience with I/O device interfaces (PLC, OPC-UA, Modbus etc.)
• Strong ability to mentor and guide engineers at varying experience levels
• Excellent problem-solving skills in complex, real-time or hardware-integrated systems
• Self-driven with strong organizational and leadership capabilities
• Exceptional communication skills (technical and non-technical)
• Authorized to work in the United States

Nice to Have

• Experience with equipment control frameworks, preferably CCF
• UI/UX design awareness or hands-on experience
• WPF/Avalonia expertise
• Experience with version control systems (git preferred, TFS is a bonus)
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (MSTest preferred)
• Familiarity with SEMI standards
• Agile/Scrum leadership experience