# Manufacturing Software Lead

**Company:** [Fab2](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/fab2)
**Location:** Austin, TX
**Role:** Embedded Engineering
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** C, Python, Rust, Linux, Microcontroller Firmware, Test Automation, Calibration, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mes, Fmea, Spc, Semiconductor Equipment
**Posted:** 2026-09-08

> Leads software development for semiconductor manufacturing, test, and calibration equipment, including firmware, production tooling, and test-station applications. Requires 5+ years of physical-product manufacturing or test software experience, strong C and Python skills, and electronics and instrumentation knowledge.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Own manufacturing software for in-house hardware, from components such as MFCs, pumps, and valves through assembled processing tools.
- Design and build automated test and calibration systems, including fixtures, test firmware, and host-side test software.
- Write production software in C, Python, and Rust, including firmware test modes, calibration and characterization routines, provisioning and flashing tools, and test-station applications.
- Partner with manufacturing engineers on test-station design and implementation.
- Maintain code and testing standards through feedback and code review.
- Hire and mentor team members.

## Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years developing software for manufacturing or testing physical products, such as test automation, calibration, end-of-line testing, or production tooling.
- Proficiency in C and Python.
- Working knowledge of electronics and instrumentation, including reading schematics and using bench test equipment.
- Experience with production data systems, including traceability, test databases, and manufacturing-data analysis.

## Nice-to-haves
- Background in semiconductor equipment, fluid or gas handling components, vacuum systems, or scientific instrumentation.
- Experience testing or calibrating mass flow controllers, pumps, pressure or temperature sensors, or precision actuators.
- Experience with MES integration or building lightweight MES functionality.
- Familiarity with FMEA, SPC, or other quality and reliability practices.
- Experience scaling prototype builds through production ramp.
- Experience with Rust.

## Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off, including holidays and sick time.
- Visa sponsorship.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Commuter benefits.
- Office meals and stocked kitchen.

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