Senior Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering (Software)

As a Senior Software Engineer supporting Sputter Engineering, you will work with the Equipment Engineering team to start up, integrate, commission, and sustain Sputter systems. The role focuses on equipment software, PLC-based controls, machine interfaces, and troubleshooting to enable safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with the OEM/Interfactory and cross-functional teams to resolve software and controls issues, validate system functionality, and support successful equipment handover to production.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Support installation, start-up, commissioning, qualification and sustaining of Sputter equipment for the factory expansion and manufacturing. • Troubleshoot equipment software, PLC logic, control sequences, alarms, interlocks, and machine interface issues to restore equipment operation. • Work with the OEM/Interfactory to review, configure, test, and validate PLC programs and equipment control functions, within approved access and change-control processes. • Support integration of PLCs, sensors, actuators, motors, vacuum equipment, and other machine subsystems to ensure correct operation. • Diagnose communication and interface issues between PLCs, HMIs, equipment controllers, and factory systems, escalating OEM/Interfactory specific issues as needed. • Execute functional testing, I/O checks, interlock verification, alarm validation, and system acceptance tests during installation, start-up and sustaining. • Develop and maintain software backups, version records, configuration files, test records, and change documentation in accordance with site procedures. • Collaborate with Equipment, Process, Production, Facilities, IT/OT, and Quality teams to resolve equipment issues and meet production requirements. • Identify opportunities to improve equipment control, automation, diagnostics, recovery procedures, and system availability. • Prepare and maintain software-related documentation, including control descriptions, troubleshooting guides, test procedures, and operating instructions. • Coordinate with the machine OEM/Interfactory and relevant suppliers on software defects, PLC issues, upgrades, and technical support. • Support equipment performance monitoring and data analysis to identify recurring faults, reduce downtime, and improve system stability. • Follow company requirements for machine safety, equipment interlocks, electrical safety, cybersecurity, and software change control. • Support knowledge transfer and training for Equipment Engineers and technicians on software functions, fault diagnosis, and recovery procedures. • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management. REQUIRED: • Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related discipline. • Experience in software, automation, controls, or equipment engineering; experience supporting industrial equipment start-up or commissioning is an advantage. • Working knowledge of PLC-based control systems and the ability to understand control logic, I/O, alarms, and interlocks. • Ability to troubleshoot software and equipment interface issues systematically, using logs, diagnostic tools, and structured problem-solving methods. • Basic understanding of industrial control architecture, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and equipment communication interfaces. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to prepare clear technical reports and documentation. • Ability to work hands-on with OEM/Interfactory and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including supporting start-up activities as required. PREFERRED: • Experience with