Texas Instruments

Software Development Engineer - Factory Automation

Texas Instruments$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
  • 2+ years of relevant professional experience.
  • Experience with C#/.NET, Python, and SQL is desirable.
  • Background in semiconductor manufacturing or fab automation is a plus.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to foster relationships across teams.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop comprehensive software solutions for equipment automation and monitoring.
  • Collaborate with engineers, manufacturing teams, and data scientists to gather requirements.
  • Write clean, maintainable code in modern programming languages.
  • Containerize and orchestrate services using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Automate and manage build, test, and release processes using CI/CD tools.
  • Troubleshoot production issues effectively and provide swift resolutions.
  • Promote best practices in coding, security, documentation, and team improvement.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge, fully automated semiconductor fab.
  • Engagement in AI-driven decision support and real-time manufacturing solutions.
  • Collaborative environment with engineers and data scientists.
  • Focus on continuous improvement and best coding practices.
  • Potential for career growth in the semiconductor and automation sectors.
Full Job Description
Job Description

TI's MFAB factory in South Portland, Maine, is a cutting-edge, fully automated semiconductor fab. The IT Manufacturing Solutions team builds the software that makes the factory run real-time control, data integration, analytics, and AI-driven decision support. We are looking for a passionate Software Development Engineer who can turn complex manufacturing challenges into elegant, reliable code.

What You'll Do
  • Design & develop end-to-end software solutions that automate, monitor, and optimize production equipment and workflows in this modern fab environment.
  • Collaborate with site engineers, manufacturing teams, and data scientists to understand domain-specific requirements and translate them into robust applications.
  • Write clean, testable code in modern languages (C#, .NET Core, Python) and leverage a SQL Server back-end for high-speed data handling.
  • Build, containerize, and orchestrate services using Docker and Kubernetes to support scalable, fault-tolerant deployments.
  • Automate build, test, and release pipelines with the Atlassian suite (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence) and CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
  • Debug and troubleshoot production issues quickly, applying root-cause analysis and delivering timely fixes to keep the fab running at peak efficiency.
  • Champion best practices in code quality, security, documentation, and continuous improvement across the team.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field of study
  • 2+ years of relevant professional experience


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Development environment - experience developing in languages like C#/.NET, Python and SQL
  • Domain knowledge - prior work in semiconductor manufacturing, fab automation, or industrial control systems a plus.
  • Leadership & communication - proven ability to build influential relationships across engineering, manufacturing, and operations; strong written and verbal communication.
  • Customer-centric mindset - track record of delivering high-quality service and taking ownership of issue resolution.
  • Independent or Small Teams - Ability to work both independently managing project milestones or on small teams with a project lead
  • AI/ML exposure - familiarity with enterprise AI workflows (e.g., Retrieval-Augmented Generation, model serving, knowledge-graph integration) and tools such as Claude, GitHub Copilot, or Azure AI.
  • Modern development practices - hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and micro-services architecture.
  • Sense of urgency/speed - to keep pace with the demands of the semiconductor manufacturing factory environment.


About the Team

TI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.

About Texas Instruments

National Semiconductor is a semiconductor manufacturer, specializing in analog devices and subsystems, headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The products of National Semiconductor include power management circuits, display drivers, audio and operational amplifiers, communication interface products and data conversion solutions. National's key markets include wireless handsets, displays and a variety of broad electronics markets, including medical, automotive, industrial, and test and measurement applications.

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