Senior Applications Engineer

Advanced Energy; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Applications Engineer to support customers in implementing RF power delivery systems for semiconductor manufacturing. The role requires hands-on experience with electrical instrumentation and familiarity with data analysis tools. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams. This position involves both indoor and laboratory environments, requiring safe handling of high energy electrical equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Hands-on technical experience in semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with RF or DC plasma systems.

Responsibilities

• Guide customers in deploying AE’s technology successfully.
• Consult with peers and customers to solve technical problems.
• Understand industry trends to recommend appropriate AE solutions.

Skills

Hands-on technical experience in semiconductor manufacturing

Basic knowledge of electrical instrumentation

Computer diagnostics control with LabVIEW or MATLAB

Data analysis including SPC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer, Electrical or Semi Engineering or Physics

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

Job description

The Applications Engineer understands and meets the technical applications needs of Advanced Energy’s customers. The position is “hands‑on”, requiring measurement, data acquisition and data analysis. Conclusions are expected to be drawn and presented to internal and customer audiences.

AE semiconductor product applications are in radio frequency (RF) power delivery systems applied to semiconductor manufacturing plasma processing. AE RF products and technologies include Remote Plasma Sources, RF generators, RF matching networks, and integrated RF power delivery systems (combinations of multiple generators and matching networks).

This role works closely with product development engineering, sales and marketing and product management to advance AE’s market position. The Applications Engineer also plays an integral part in product development and guiding AE’s technical roadmap through contribution of industry knowledge as a communication line to customers and end user manufacturers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enable customers’ successful implementation of remote plasma source and RF delivery systems as applied to semiconductor manufacturing and flat panel displays. Guide AE product development through technical leadership from AE’s customers’ perspective.
• Understand AE’s products and technology and enable successful deployment to AE’s customers.
• Understand industry trends and technical requirements to help guide customers to the appropriate AE solution.
• Serve as consultant to customers to solve clearly defined problems related to products, technologies, and system integration.
• Serve as consultant to peer groups within AE (Sales and Marketing, Product Management, and Engineering) in support of new product development and new business opportunities.
• Understanding advanced or difficult customer requirements to secure new design wins.
• Recommends course of action with customers and peer groups at AE.
• Work with diverse cultures, often in adverse commercial circumstances. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships. A true team player.
• Basic knowledge of essential legal and regulatory requirements in technology development (non-disclosure agreements, intellectual property protection, etc.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Approximately 40% in laboratory, 5% clean room environments internal to AE and at customer sties. Remainder in an office environment. Work with electrical instruamentation. Occasional movement of heavy (>25 kg) objects. Connecting, operating high power and high voltage electrcial equipment. Trouble shoot issues at customer sites and internally. Local and international travel of approximately 10-15%. Work safely with high energy electrical components.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer, Electrical or Semi Engineering or Physics

Hands‑on technical experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment using RF or DC plasma.

Basic knowledge of electrical instrumentation including oscilloscopes, DVM, LCR meters, etc.

Computer driven diagnostic equipment control, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python or equivalent

Knowledge of plasma power delivery products and technology

Data analysis including SPC (statistical process control), trends, design of experiments

Senior Applications Engineer • Singapore, SG