Hardware Automation Software Engineering Intern

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)