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