Hardware Automation Software Engineering Intern

AvicenaTech | Semiconductor manufacturing

1h 24m ago

On-site

Internship

United States of America

Job Title
Hardware Automation Software Engineering Intern
What You Will Do

Build out our wafer handling automation and measurement software in Python, from implementing new features to interfacing with custom hardware and instruments
Work on existing test and measurement software to roll out updates and bug fixes
Debug issues when they show up, whether in the software or in the hardware
Write code the rest of the team can maintain: typed, documented, and reviewed

What We Are Looking For

Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
Strong object oriented programming skills. You know how to split a problem into classes without coupling everything together,and where to section things off
Strong debugging skills, ability to narrow down the problem and trace it down without giving up, regardless of the source of the issue
Familiar with common design patterns and software architectures. Good judgement, and you plan out how to structure code before writing it
Able to work independently at times. We will point you in the right direction, but you should be comfortable making good design decisions on your own
Strong understanding of Python, ability to write maintainable and extendable code
Understanding of multithreaded programs and principles
Scripting experience for writing out test cases and one-off experiments
Organized and detail-oriented, should document progress while working
Comfortable with using Git and GitHub
Good coding etiquette and solid communication skills

Nice to have

Experience writing hardware drivers and/or controlling lab equipment
GUI development experience, specifically PyQt6
Any hands-on lab or hardware background, or at least a desire to learn about hardware and electronics as development progresses
Hardware communication protocols (I2C, SPI, etc)

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