Semiconductor Applications Engineer: Customer-Focused Solutions

Idealseed Resources Sdn Bhd

Kuala Lumpur

On-site

MYR 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Idealseed Resources Sdn Bhd is seeking an Applications Engineer to support customers in product development, qualification, cost-down solutions, and corrective actions. You will translate customer needs into technical requirements and act as a development partner for internal teams.

The role requires 5+ years in customer-facing technical roles, strong materials/manufacturing knowledge (PVD/CVD), and the ability to travel 50–75%.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, or related technical field.
5+ years' experience in customer-facing technical roles, with a strong focus on supporting sales teams and driving business growth.
Proven track record of working closely with sales to identify opportunities, expand customer accounts, and achieve revenue targets.
In-depth knowledge of materials manufacturing processes.
Direct technical experience in PVD and CVD industry strongly preferred.
Previous experience in the Semiconductor Industry preferred.
Outgoing and proactive personality with a natural ability to build rapport with customers; highly motivated to engage with clients and drive conversations forward.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both with customers and internally.
Willing to travel 50–75%

Responsibilities

Works directly with customers and/or collaborates with Product Specialists/Managers and other Development Teams / Market Leaders, to understand the needs of the customer and develop product/process solutions and Critical to Quality (CTQ) attributes.
Develops and manages relationships with strategic contacts among key customers and industry contacts.
Significant travel for face to face customer support / understanding required.
Participates in market and product/service strategy and roadmap creation as well as support strategy execution.
Provides engineering support to identify and resolve design issues or opportunities.
Represents the company at customer sites and trade shows, where applicable.
Communicates the customer's requirements to the company for engineering and production purposes.
Interfaces with customers and/or company internal quality teams on all technical quality issues and monitors corrections/improvements through to completion.
Other duties as assigned.