WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in. Backed by Sequoia.
About the role
As a Senior Software Engineer supporting Sputter Engineering, you will work with the Equipment Engineering team to start up, integrate, commission, and sustain Sputter systems. The role focuses on equipment software, PLC-based controls, machine interfaces, and troubleshooting to enable safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related discipline
- Experience in software, automation, controls, or equipment engineering, experience supporting industrial equipment start-up or commissioning is an advantage
- Working knowledge of PLC-based control systems and the ability to understand control logic, I/O, alarms, and interlocks
- Ability to troubleshoot software and equipment interface issues systematically, using logs, diagnostic tools, and structured problem-solving methods
- Basic understanding of industrial control architecture, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and equipment communication interfaces
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to prepare clear technical reports and documentation
More about this role
As a Senior Software Engineer supporting Sputter Engineering, you will work with the Equipment Engineering team to start up, integrate, commission, and sustain Sputter systems. The role focuses on equipment software, PLC-based controls, machine interfaces, and troubleshooting to enable safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with the OEM/Interfactory and cross-functional teams to resolve software and controls issues, validate system functionality, and support successful equipment handover to production.
- Support installation, start-up, commissioning, qualification and sustaining of Sputter equipment for the factory expansion and manufacturing.
- Troubleshoot equipment software, PLC logic, control sequences, alarms, interlocks, and machine interface issues to restore equipment operation.
- Work with the OEM/Interfactory to review, configure, test, and validate PLC programs and equipment control functions, within approved access and change-control processes.
- Support integration of PLCs, sensors, actuators, motors, vacuum equipment, and other machine subsystems to ensure correct operation.
- Diagnose communication and interface issues between...
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