Software Application Engineer

Applied Materials; Kulim; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Kulim, Malaysia, is seeking a candidate for a role involving customer support, application expertise, and technical assistance related to advanced products. The ideal candidate possesses a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience, demonstrating skills in Factory Automation Software and software programming. The position offers full-time employment with regional travel requirements.

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years of experience in a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge in Factory Production Planning.
• Experience with discrete event simulation tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of pre-sales support functions.
• Provide necessary support for product and system installation.
• Prepare and execute demos and in-house application tasks.

Skills

Factory Automation Software

Software Programming

Windows OS

Unix

Linux OS

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Applied AutoSched AP

Semiconductor Fab's MES

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Interacts with customers, company sales and/or service representatives to handle a variety of pre-sales support functions. Provides application and technical assistance and advice to sales force to support the sale and implementation of Applied Materials’ products and services. Application expert, capable of executing on site and in-house high level application activities. Typically required to apply software, algorithms, and physics skills to support specialized and/or complex requirements during product implementation and consulting services. Provides the necessary support for product and system installation. Prepare a demo proposal / plan and execute demos and other in-house application tasks. Assists with product presentations and sales efforts with technical/application tasks as needed. Prepare an in-depth technical analysis of tool performance. Develops plans for post-sale support needs. Identifies opportunities for additional utilization of the systems in customer site in order to generate more business potential. Develops, maintains and executes product’s strategy at a given customer in terms of application and technology. Participates in product design, testing and documentation reviews as appropriate. Participate in user conferences.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in Factory Automation Software in the Full Automation and Dispatching discipline and broadens capabilities
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge in execution and optimization of the Factory Production Planning, Scheduling and Dispatching
• General Software Programming experience and background is required
• Experience with Windows, Unix & Linux OS (Operating System) is preferred

Business Expertise

• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
• Prior knowledge & experience in Applied APF RTD & Activity Manager products is required
• Prior knowledge & experience in discrete event simulation tools, such as Applied AutoSched AP is preferred.
• Prior working experience with any Semiconductor Fab’s MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and EAP (Equipment Application Program) will be added advantage

Leadership

• No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members

Problem Solving

• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents

Impact

• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

Education

• Bachelor\'s Degree or higher

Travel

• Regional travel is needed

Experience: 2 - 4 Years

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor\'s Degree

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

1 - 2 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.