Summary

Chroma ATE Inc. is a world-leading supplier of precision test and measurement instrumentation, automated test systems, and turnkey test & automation solutions for the semiconductor, EV, battery, and power electronics industries. Our Cobra product line delivers extreme thermal solutions for IC package testing — enabling liquid-free, wide-range temperature control (down to -70°C) for semiconductor OEMs across mobile, automotive, AI, and high-performance computing markets.

We're looking for a Software Applications Engineer to support the development, deployment, and customization of software driving our automated test equipment (ATE) and test/automation systems for semiconductor customers. In this role, you'll work closely with customers and internal engineering teams to configure test programs, troubleshoot software-hardware integration issues, and develop tools that streamline test execution and data analysis. The ideal candidate combines strong programming skills (Python, C#, LabVIEW, or similar) with a working knowledge of semiconductor test methodologies, instrumentation control, and automated handler/prober integration. This is a customer-facing technical role, requiring the ability to translate application requirements into robust software solutions while providing hands-on support during system bring-up, qualification, and field deployment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Test and optimize automated equipment in field of semiconductor.
• Develop and Support Automated Test Software for use by Engineering, Production, and Support
• Develop and Support Software to Control Chroma’s Thermal, Mechanical, and Automation Products
• Communicate and discuss with customer with testing application upon automated equipment.
• Utilize AI Tools such as Claude or Codex to develop Python, C++, C#, HTML Code
• Conduct and Participate in Design Reviews
• Log issues to Jira, and work in a team environment to knock down issues in a timely manner to support product release schedules
• Determine materials, equipment, and installation sequences necessary to maximize installation efficiency.
• Determine diagram layouts, orientation, locations, facility requirements, and building features for equipment installation.
• Activate equipment and verify system functionality to conform to performance expectations.
• Perform calibration, installation, configuration, and recipe tuning of automated equipment.
• Compose application SW, editing scripts to support customer needs on testing.
• Debugging of Systems and Software
• Identify equipment design/assembly issues and feedback to technical or production teams.
• Provide education training of system operation, maintenance, and calibration.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Maintain preventive maintenance schedule and keep service records.
• Provide operator training for daily operation and preventive maintenance.
• Provide technical support to sales including system demonstration, specifications, and limitations.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze business requirements, translating them into robust system designs and technical specifications.
• Travel up to 20%

Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills

Required

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering or computer science
• Python, C++, C# Experience
• Experience building SW Code using ai tools such as Claude or Codex
• Computer peripheral knowledge
• Ability to perform certain work with hand tools

Preferred

• Bilingual - English/Mandarin
• Organized and detail oriented
• Equipment installation/service/maintenance experience
• Thermal equipment control and knowledge
• Working experience or knowledge of semiconductor or optic industry
• 1+ years on relative job function and experience on fields of service or application

Join us to innovate at the intersection of technology and business! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where your skills can thrive as you contribute to impactful enterprise solutions through your expertise in software engineering.

Chroma ATE, Inc. (USA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans/Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with thermal equipment control?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Python, C++ or C#: 1 year (Preferred)
• Claude or Codex: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person