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[About the Role] Join Brooks Automation as an Embedded Systems Engineer in Fremont, CA, and play a pivotal role in advancing cutting-edge automation solutions for the semiconductor and mechatronics industries. In this contract position, you will be at the forefront of embedded firmware development, contributing to mission-critical projects that drive innovation in robotics, industrial automation, and motion control systems. [Responsibilities]

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for automation equipment and mechatronic systems
• Perform system-level troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and board-level debugging to ensure robust product performance
• Develop, modify, and integrate peripheral drivers for MCUs using interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, ADC, PWM, and timers
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver on-time solutions and optimize system integration
• Execute board bring-up, hardware debugging, and schematic analysis using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and

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• Implement and support multi-threaded applications and device communication protocols ensuring reliable real-time operation
• Participate in hardware-software integration testing and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives [Required Skills and Experience]
• 7-10 years of hands-on embedded product development experience in semiconductor, mechatronics, robotics, or industrial automation domains
• Advanced proficiency in C++ and strong working ability in C#
• Proven background in embedded C programming, microcontroller firmware, and device driver development
• In-depth experience with ARM-based controllers, RTOS, and bare-metal firmware environments
• Demonstrated expertise in board-level troubleshooting, circuit debugging, and root cause analysis
• Practical knowledge of motion control, sensors, actuators, and closed-loop systems
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git or BitBucket
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related engineering field [Preferred Skills]
• Experience with semiconductor equipment, motion control, servo and stepper motors
• Working knowledge of industrial protocols and exposure to protocol interfaces
• Familiarity with unit test frameworks, hardware-software integration testing, and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins)
• Knowledge of Linux/Windows internals and exposure to industrial solutions
• Experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, JTAG/SWD debugging tools [Benefits]
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in automation and robotics solutions
• Work in a collaborative, high-tech environment with state-of-the-art tools and resources
• Gain exposure to next-generation technology and complex engineering challenges
• Professional growth through cross-disciplinary teamwork and access to industry experts [How to Apply] Ready to elevate your career in embedded systems? Apply now by submitting your updated resume and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience and achievements.

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