Scope of Responsibilities / Expectations: -Plans, designs, develops, tests, tunes, maintains, and documents software programs and platforms. -Adheres to coding standards, pattern-based development principles and participates in coding review to help maintain and preserve established, best practices coding outcomes. -Implements integration solutions for disparate systems and assists in consultations with other departments for the selection and use of programming and productivity tools. -Maintains awareness of technology trends and identifies rationalized opportunities for recommendation and potential assimilation into existing systems solutions while prioritizing stability and consistency. Necessary Skills: -Demonstrated experience and knowledge of and with Windows/Linux/Unix platforms systems development using .NET framework and SQL (MySQL and MSSQL). -Awareness/understanding of or comfort/experience with Shell, Perl, Tcl-Tk scripting languages on Linux or related/similar within context of newer corresponding technologies. -Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with our internal Manufacturing, Engineering and Equipment teams. -Excellent analytical capabilities. -Excellent organization and time management skills. -Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. -Excellent analytical and problem-solving prowess. -Familiarity with Test-Driven development methodologies. -Experience writing modular, sustainable, and where necessary, object-oriented code. -Proficiency in direct user contact and consulting activities. -Motivated, dedicated individual with a very strong collaborative, knowledge sharing teamwork orientation. Desired Skills and/or Proactive interest in Acquisition: -Direct experience with manufacturing systems (for example Manufacturing Execution Systems), especially within the semiconductor manufacturing industry, is a plus. -Knowledge of Windows and Linux system programming, architecture. -Knowledge of Distributed Application Systems. -Documenting development activities such as tool characterization, design notes, and customer requirements. -Ability to compare log file contents to source code to determine root causes of failures. -Developing, testing, and deploying automation software, and providing support of delivered automation software. -Developing code modules within a predefined framework (top level vs. override) for automation processes. -Automation documentation and project planning. -Developing utilities and scripts to automate the sustaining and reporting processes. Minimum Qualifications: -BS in Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar. -3 plus years of demonstrated experience serving roles effectively within the Systems Development Life Cycle.