Senior Software Engineer

Build machine vision software that supports automated inspection and metrology for advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and implement robust machine vision algorithms using MVTec HALCON and C++ for defect detection, alignment, metrology, and 2D/3D inspection
• Develop clean, maintainable, high-performance C++ applications that run in multi-threaded, multi-process real-time environments on Windows or Linux
• Integrate and interface vision software with industrial hardware including GigE cameras, frame grabbers, optics, and specialized lighting systems
• Create and calibrate high-precision coordinate transformation matrices (pixel-to-world) to deliver micron-level spatial accuracy
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and automation engineers to test, debug, and validate vision systems on real manufacturing tools
• Support installation, deployment, and validation efforts requiring domestic and international travel up to 30%

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on machine vision software development experience in the semiconductor or high-precision electronics manufacturing industry
• Strong C++ skills, including object-oriented programming, data structures, and memory management
• Production-level experience with MVTec HALCON, including HDevEngine and/or HALCON/C++ integration
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing workflows such as wafer inspection, die bonding, wire bonding, or packaging
• Experience applying software development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Kanban
• Background in digital image processing, matrix mathematics, 2D/3D geometry, and camera calibration
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field

Technologies

• C++
• MVTec HALCON
• HDevEngine
• HALCON/C++ integration
• OpenCV
• SECS/GEM

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Wellness initiatives

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience with additional vision/GUI libraries such as OpenCV
• Familiarity with SECS/GEM communication protocols
• Knowledge of deep learning extensions within HALCON for anomaly detection

Location: Wilmington, MA (onsite)

Salary: USD 115,200 - 172,800 per year

Important note on export compliance: For certain roles requiring access to technical data, a U.S. export licensing review may be necessary for applicants who are not U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, or other protected persons under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).