Machine Vision Software Engineer Jobs in Allentown, PA

Broadcom is seeking an experienced MES software engineer to design, develop, deploy, and continuously enhance a custom MES platform that can incorporate AI‑driven capabilities for semiconductor wafer fabrication operations. The role will work closely with operations, engineering, IT, IE, quality, and production teams to modernize manufacturing processes, improve traceability, optimize production efficiency, and integrate intelligent automation and analytics. Located in Breinigsville, PA, our high volume 24/7 manufacturing facility produces products to enable fiber optic communication expansion. Successful candidates will possess a strong combination of semiconductor manufacturing knowledge, software development expertise, database architecture experience, and data analytics skills.

• Design, configure, develop, and implement MES platforms supporting semiconductor manufacturing operations.
• Build configurable manufacturing workflows, process routes, dispatching logic, production tracking, and electronic work instructions.
• Design and develop MES application frameworks, APIs, services, and user interfaces.
• Create scalable database architectures supporting genealogy, traceability, SPC, quality management, WIP tracking, and manufacturing analytics.
• Develop integrations between MES and ERP, equipment automation systems, PLCs, SCADA platforms, historians, laboratory systems, and enterprise applications.
• Build custom dashboards, reporting tools, analytics platforms, and real‑time manufacturing monitoring applications.
• Develop AI‑enabled capabilities including predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, process optimization, intelligent scheduling, and decision‑support systems.
• Configure production tracking, genealogy, quality management, electronic batch records, and traceability functions.
• Collaborate with data science and AI teams to integrate predictive analytics, machine learning, and automation tools.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to translate business requirements into software solutions.
• Create technical documentation, system specifications, SOPs, training materials, and support documentation.
• Ensure cybersecurity, data integrity, system reliability, and regulatory compliance requirements are met.
• Support software lifecycle management, upgrades, performance optimization, and long‑term platform strategy.
• Support system upgrades, patches, and long‑term scalability planning.

• Education: BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Information Technology, Automation, or related field with 8+ years of experience; or MS with 6+ years of experience.
• Experience developing, implementing, and supporting MES platforms.
• Experience building internally developed MES or manufacturing applications.
• Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical, Medical device, Automotive, Electronics manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with MES platforms such as Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Ignition, AVEVA/Wonderware, SAP ME/MII, Tulip, Critical Manufacturing, Apriso.
• Programming experience in SQL, Python, C#, JavaScript, .NET.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, OPC UA, MQTT, industrial networking, database management.
• Experience integrating MES with ERP systems, PLCs, SCADA, IoT devices, cloud platforms.
• Understanding of AI/ML concepts and industrial AI applications.
• Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools.

• Previous experience designing and deploying MES systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience implementing AI‑driven manufacturing or Industry4.0 initiatives.
• Knowledge of machine learning applications in production environments.
• Experience with cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with digital twins, predictive maintenance, process optimization.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments.
• MES vendor certifications preferred.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Self‑motivated with continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

• Successful MES deployment and integration.
• Improved manufacturing visibility and traceability.
• Reduced downtime and production errors.
• Accurate reporting and data‑driven decision‑making.
• User adoption and operational support.

Annual base salary range: $109,700 – $175,500. Eligible for discretionary annual bonus, new‑hire equity grant, and annual equity awards. Other benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) participation with company matching; Employee Stock Purchase Program; Employee Assistance Program; company‑paid holidays; paid sick leave and vacation time; paid family leave, and other leaves of absence in compliance with applicable laws.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.