Location: One North, Singapore
About the Company
Galatek stands at the forefront of scientific and technological innovation, serving as a catalyst for global transformation. Headquartered in Singapore, with R&D and delivery centres in Germany, the United States, Japan, and China, our global presence reflects our commitment to delivering top-tier solutions and being a responsible global citizen. With an unwavering commitment to enhancing human life and shaping a more vibrant, resilient, and sustainable future, we empower the world&aposs brightest minds to push the boundaries of possibility.
Galatek is an ambitious start-up fuelled by a diverse team of exceptional talents from leading global universities. United by a shared vision of innovation, we are pioneering advancements in robotics automation and artificial intelligence, transforming their applications in Biopharmaceutical and Semiconductor Manufacturing. By providing cutting-edge production tools, we liberate researchers and innovators from routine tasks, enabling them to focus on discovery and advancement. From life sciences and clinical diagnostics to applied chemicals, integrated circuits, and sustainable energy, we ignite a wave of breakthroughs that redefine industries and drive meaningful progress.
About the Role
At Galatek Singapore, were building the next generation of advanced semiconductor equipmentand were looking for a Staff Engineer, Software Development to help drive this transformation. If you&aposre passionate about engineering complex systems and thrive at the intersection of software, motion control, vision, and automation, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact.
Job Summary
As an Engineer/Senior Engineer, Software Validation & Test, youll work closely with software developers, systems engineers, and hardware teams to validate mission-critical software for semiconductor tools. You&aposll play a key role in ensuring our software works seamlessly with motion, vision, and automation systems in real-world scenarios. Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for equipment control software.
- Validate features including motion control, machine vision, state machines, safety interlocks, and equipment sequencing.
- Perform integration testing of software with electrical, mechanical, vision, and motion subsystems.
- Conduct manual and automated testing on development platforms and real machines, both in lab and cleanroom environments.
- Develop and maintain automated test tools and scripts using Python, C#, or similar languages.
- Investigate and report software defects with detailed documentation and log capture; collaborate with developers for root cause analysis and resolution.
- Support regression testing, release validation, and field issue reproduction.
- Maintain traceability of requirements through test coverage and results documentation.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the software testing process, tooling, and quality metrics.
- Participate in Agile software development cycles, including sprint planning and defect triage using tools like Jira and Confluence.
Key Requirements
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in software validation, testing, or integrationpreferably in semiconductor equipment, industrial automation, or complex mechatronic systems.
- Experience with C++, C#, Python, and Real-Time OS (e.g., QNX, RT-Linux), EtherCAT, CANOpen.
- Experience with Motion Platforms: ACS, Galil, Beckhoff TwinCAT, NI Motion, etc., and Vision Tools: Matrox, Halcon, Cognex, OpenCV, etc.
- Familiarity with equipment-level software testing, especially involving motion, vision, and real-time control systems.
- Familiarity with servo tuning, trajectory control, and motion synchronization techniques.
- Exposure to integrating software with electromechanical components, servo systems, and sensors.
- Hands-on experience writing and executing manual and automated test cases.
- Strong debugging, problem-solving, and system-level thinking skills.
- Exposure to test frameworks, scripting languages, and test automation tools.
- Understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum processes.
- Attention to detail, structured documentation habits, and ability to work cross-functionally.
- Experience working in lab environments with real hardware or familiarity with semiconductor industry standards.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working in cross-functional teams in a fast-paced technology environment.
- Experience supporting NPI (New Product Introduction) processes, including prototype and tester validation and debugging, and manufacturing readiness.
- Passion for innovation and continuous improvement in high-performance automation systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Mandarin (for working with clients and vendors in the region).
- Willing to travel 25% time during new product transition and customer engagement periods.
