Senior Machine Control Software Engineer

The Company

Halo Industries has invented a technology to replace a decades-old semiconductor material wire saw slicing process that wastes billions of dollars annually in high-value materials.

Halo’s laser-based technology eliminates this waste from the silicon carbide (SiC) substrate manufacturing process, delivering improvements in both material cost and performance, while enabling accelerated growth for a diverse set of high-growth application markets, including the electric vehicle, grid infrastructure, industrial HVAC and other high-voltage power electronics sectors.

Halo originally spun out of Stanford University in 2014, acquiring a significant series A round of VC funding in 2020 following the successful demonstration of the company’s precision material slicing equipment. Having recently closed on an $80M+ B round of VC funding, Halo is driving the fast-scale growth of the company’s team and manufacturing operations.

Halo Industries is well-funded, deeply engaged with multiple strategic customers, and staged to achieve rapid operational, revenue, and valuation growth.

The Opportunity

As Halo transitions from R&D to high-volume manufacturing, we are seeking a Machine Control Software Engineer to support the development, integration, and maintenance of equipment control systems for our semiconductor production tools.

This role will focus on hands-on software development and system integration, working closely with cross-functional engineering teams. The engineer will report to a senior member of the machine control team and contribute to building reliable, scalable automation systems.

Job Description

• Develop and maintain machine control software for semiconductor manufacturing equipment
• Implement and integrate industrial communication protocols, including SECS/GEM, TCP/IP, EtherCAT, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, and RS232/RS485
• Develop software in C# (including WPF) for graphical user interfaces, device communication, and system monitoring
• Integrate hardware components such as robotics, motion systems, lasers, and data acquisition devices
• Support development of operator control systems and state machines for automated equipment
• Assist in debugging, testing, and validation at both system and component levels
• Work with PLCs and interface with external controllers where required
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers to ensure proper system integration
• Follow established control standards, safety practices, and software development processes
• Contribute to documentation, version control, and code quality practices

Requirements

Basic Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• 3 +years of relevant experience in machine control, automation, or industrial software development
• Hands-on experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, TCP/IP, serial interfaces)
• Experience developing software in C# for hardware control and UI applications
• Familiarity with PLC systems and industrial automation hardware

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SECS/GEM and factory automation systems
• Experience with machine vision or camera systems
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Background in mechatronics or automation systems
• Understanding of motion control concepts, including PID loop control and state machine design
• Exposure to wafer handling robots or semiconductor devices
• Awareness of functional safety standards such as IEC 61508 and ISO 26262
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in complex electromechanical systems
• Good communication skills and attention to detail

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Stock Option Plan
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Free Food & Snacks
• Stock Option Plan
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Base salary $125,000 - $140,000