Software Engineer - Kurt J Lesker Company

Do you want to join a leading manufacturer of PVD (physical vapor deposition) equipment and work with cutting-edge technologies in various industries that are making a difference in the world? If so, the Software Engineer opportunity might be exciting to you! 
 
KDF Technologies is a leading manufacturer of PVD (physical vapor deposition) capital equipment to the microelectronics, medical, thin film circuits, and semiconductor markets. Located in Northern NJ we serve a variety of industries and companies from startups to Fortune 500 organizations. If this sounds exciting to you, apply to the Software Engineer role to be part of something special! 

Overview of Responsibilities: 

The Software Engineer will design, code, and test system control software. The role involves applying engineering principles for creating robust, modular software components, managing version control, and overseeing audit procedures. The individual will use their extensive experience, creativity and latitude to achieve goals, potentially lead teams, and collaborate across departments to advance our control software development.  

Key Job Elements: 

• Develop software strategy for continued growth of KDF Technologies system strategy 
• Utilize and leverage commercially available components when practical 
• Integrate a modular design philosophy which allows all KDF Technologies systems to be run from a common source code  
• Develop source code to control our vacuum equipment using languages such as Visual Basic, C, C, Java and other languages as necessary 
• Develop Human Machine Graphical Interfaces (HMI)  
• Develop recipe engine and database 
• Write/modify operations manuals for software 
• Load operating systems and configure new computer hardware 
• Install control system source code onto new computers 
• Validate operation of control software on system builds 
• Train customers and test personnel on control software 
• Familiarity with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures 
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications: 

Required 

• Minimum 5 years experience in software design  
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science 
• Expert level skills in software architecture 
• Experience in Visual Basic 
• Experience in C or C 

Preferred 

• Experience with software used for vacuum control systems  
• Experience with multi-processor networked control systems 

Benefits we offer to enhance your lifestyle: 

• Company paid medical and dental insurance 
• 401k plan 
• Paid vacations 
• Sick time 

KDF is an equal opportunity employer 

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