Applications Development Engineer

KLA-Tencor (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Applications Development Engineer to enhance product adoption and optimize processes in the semiconductor manufacturing sector. This dynamic role involves working closely with customers, providing technical solutions, and conducting training sessions. The position requires up to 70% travel, offering a unique opportunity to engage with diverse global cultures. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have a solid foundation in semiconductor processing. Join a forward-thinking team and make a significant impact on production efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant work experience in semiconductor processing or equipment.
• Strong balance of technical and interpersonal skills is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive product adoption and process optimization at customer facilities.
• Train customers and applications engineers on KLA equipment.

Skills

Semiconductor Processing

Technical Problem Solving

Customer Training

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

The Applications Development Engineer role is within the product division that designs and manufactures inspection and review equipment for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Based in Singapore, the Applications Engineer will be responsible for product penetration/adoption and process optimization at customer facilities in fabs.

This includes gaining expertise on KLA equipment and customers’ semiconductor fabrication processes and applying them to solve critically important production problems.

The role also includes training customers and other applications engineers, handling/driving local applications issue processes, investigating customer technical needs/problems and providing solutions, conducting final acceptance, demonstrating products, and understanding competitive situations, methodology, and performance group analysis.

Characterization of new systems and features includes crafting and conducting experiments, collecting data, and publishing results and recommendations in the form of application notes, best-known methods, or characterization studies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Level Degree in Engineering and related work experience of 2 years.
• Work experience in semiconductor processing or the equipment industry is preferred.
• This role requires up to 70% travel on short notice, including extensive international travel and working with other global cultures.
• Teamwork is critical, so having a good balance between technical skills and people skills is important.