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Requires a minimum of two years of experience in a project lead role. Background in the semiconductor equipment industry is required; experience with pick and place test and inspection handlers highly desired.\nTechnical & Other Skill Requirements :\nProficiency with C++ with Visual Studio for machine automation (moving motors and I/O) , C++ for embedded applications or C++ for windows applications/DBs is helpful.\nPractical software engineering experience with C, C++, and real-time operating systems.\nSkilled in Objective Oriented Design using Visual Studio and C++.\nProficiency in MS Office Suite of products, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Projects, and related software tools.\nTechnical engineering knowledge to ensure that software engineers interface effectively with other engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, systems, system, vision, software quality assurance) to meet development goals.\nAbility to oversee multiple projects, including the ability to manage projects in a global environment and interface effectively with sales, manufacturing, technical support, and field service teams.\nAbility to think analytically, solve problems, and make sound decisions.\nDevelops innovative approaches and ideas.\nStrong presentation, interpersonal and verbal, and written communication skills. Effective presentation and communication skills (people skills) that inspire trust and\n. Job Conditions/Physical Demands : Office environment. Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk, and use computer keyboard; minimal exertion. Ability to travel up to 20% of the time including travel to international locations including Europe and Asia post-pandemic.\nProtective Devices Required : In designated areas.","company":"Cohu","rawCompany":"cohu","city":"Poway","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:32:15.373Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Software Engineering Manager","description":"Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities :\nImplements systems, processes, tools, and training to support SWE projects for systems developed in the region.\nDrive continual improvement for the software team execution.\nManage escalations regarding software and drive solutions.\nGrow the software team capabilities and skill sets to meet business objectives.\nOversee product transfers for software engineering.\nAttract, build, train and retain a highly-skilled, SWE team, setting and maintaining high standards in a collaborative team environment.\nCollaborate with other THG regions to ensure a cohesive multi-national team to share resources, ideas, processes, architecture, etc.\nHelp define and drive architectural roadmaps for the THG engineering group.\nManage resource allocations for the software engineering group in the region.\nEnsure support for manufacturing is available as required.\nMonitor the health of the department, identify risks, and create mitigation plans to avoid problems impacting business objectives for THG.\nManagerial Responsibility : Oversee SW Project Managers, SQA Managers, and software architects located in the region.\nEducation/Training: Bachelor of Science degree in software or computer engineering or related field.\nExperience: A minimum of ten years of progressive experience in developing application software, which runs on control machines. 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