Application Engineer - Semiconductor/ Optics/ Micro Electronics (m/f/d) - North America

DELO Industrial Adhesives; Sudbury (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Health, vision, dental plans with HRA

401(k)

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program

Up to 25 days annual leave

Onsite onboarding and training

Hybrid work model

Job summary

DELO Industrial Adhesives seeks an experienced Applications Engineer to support customers across North America, focusing on semiconductor, optics, and microelectronics markets. You will develop custom solutions, work with Sales Engineering, and help integrate new technologies into customer processes.

You will receive intensive training at the German headquarters, enjoy flexible hours with home office options, and participate in a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a technical environment, preferably as an Application Engineer in adhesives or semiconductor/optics/microelectronics.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems independently and systematically.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Relocation to Greater Boston Area or already located there.
• Intensive hands-on training at headquarters in Germany.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer-specific solutions through to full process integration.
• Identify and implement technical solutions with Sales Engineering team.
• Support DELO Equipment Activities, including UV LED lamps and dispensing systems.
• Provide technical consultation to customers across North America with Sales Engineers.
• Drive growth by identifying new technologies with Sales and Product Management.
• Conduct feasibility studies and present results to stakeholders.
• Maintain close communication with DELO teams worldwide.
• Offer comprehensive technical support on-site, virtually, or by phone.

Skills

5+ years experience

Problem solving

Travel flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

• Work on complex, adhesive and equipment-related projects with a focus on the semiconductor/ optics/ micro electronics market
• Take responsibility for the development of customer-specific solutions through to full process integration
• Identify and implement the right technical solutions for our customers in close collaboration with the Sales Engineering team
• Support and manage DELO Equipment Activities, including UV LED lamps and dispensing systems
• Drive our growth through excellent technical consultation of customers across North America, working hand-in-hand with Sales Engineers
• Systematically identify new technologies in cooperation with Sales and Product Management, and implement them into customers' production processes
• Conduct feasibility studies, derive appropriate follow-up measures, and present results to internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain close communication with various DELO teams worldwide
• Provide comprehensive technical support to sales engineers — on-site, virtually, or by phone

Your Skills:

• You are located in or willing to relocate to the Greater Boston Area (MA)
• Degree in Engineering, e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Material Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering , or a related technical field (Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree welcome)
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical environment — preferably as an Application Engineer in the adhesive or semiconductor/ optics/ micro electronics sector
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems independently and systematically
• Prior expertise in adhesives is not required — you will receive intensive and hands-on training at our headquarters in Germany
• Willingness to travel as required (domestically and internationally)
• Opportunity to work at an innovative and fast-growing company being part of an international Engineering and Sales team
• Flexible working hours with home office options
• Additional benefits (e.g. performance-oriented bonus, health, vision and dental plan incl. health reimbursement account, 401(k), paid sick leave, employee assistance program)
• Up to 25 days annual leave depending on your years of service
• Comprehensive onboarding and training opportunities (at our office in the greater Boston area as well as at the German headquarter)
• Family owned company with a welcoming and supportive atmosphere