## Application Engineer (South Chandler, AZ)**Chandler,AZ85226**Employment Type:PermJob Category: Application SupportJob Number: 25677Remote Options: Onsite## Job Description**Application Engineer** **Compensation:** $105,000–$130,000 Base Salary Position Summary A leading advanced technology organization is seeking an Application Engineer II to provide technical support, applications expertise, customer training, and field engineering support for semiconductor inspection and metrology equipment. This customer-facing role serves as a key liaison between customers, engineering teams, and service organizations to ensure successful installation, operation, troubleshooting, and optimization of highly technical systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with semiconductor equipment, strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, and the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to customers and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities* Serve as the primary technical interface between customers and engineering teams to diagnose product issues and develop effective solutions.* Provide application support for semiconductor inspection and metrology systems.* Gather customer feedback and communicate enhancement requests to software and engineering teams.* Develop and deliver customer training programs, technical documentation, application notes, and best-practice materials.* Conduct product demonstrations, technical presentations, and customer evaluations.* Support sales activities by assisting with technical specifications, product requirements, and customer qualification processes.* Collaborate with Field Service Engineers to support equipment installations, upgrades, troubleshooting, and ongoing customer operations.* Build and maintain strong customer relationships through consistent communication and technical expertise.* Respond to customer service requests and provide technical support remotely and onsite.* Perform preventive maintenance, system inspections, and equipment performance evaluations.* Train customers on proper operation, maintenance, and best practices for supported systems.* Maintain accurate service documentation and communicate findings to internal teams.Required Qualifications* Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. university in one of the following: + Electrical Engineering + Electronics Engineering + Physics + Mechanical Engineering + Manufacturing Engineering + Materials Science + Related technical discipline* 2–5 years of professional engineering experience.* Experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing equipment.* Knowledge of MATLAB, Python, Linux, and other engineering analysis tools.* Understanding of optics, wavelengths, and optical measurement systems.* Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills.* Ability to travel as required within assigned territory.* U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.* Ability to successfully pass background and drug screening requirements.Technical Requirements* Hands-on experience with: + Semiconductor equipment installation + Equipment maintenance and repair + Troubleshooting and diagnostics + Sustaining engineering support* Experience using: + Oscilloscopes + Digital voltmeters + Standard engineering hand tools* Familiarity with: + Cleanroom environments + Laser-based systems + Vacuum systems + Optical bench configurationsPreferred Qualifications* Experience with photomask or mask inspection systems.* Knowledge of semiconductor metrology, including EUV and DUV applications.* Exposure to lithography processes and equipment.* Experience with optical imaging systems, cameras, and machine vision technologies.* Knowledge of laser systems and robotics.* Previous experience supporting semiconductor inspection tools.Candidate Profile* Targeting Engineer II level candidates only.* Stable and consistent employment history preferred.* Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.* Ability to work independently while supporting customer-facing activities.* Effective communicator capable of interfacing with customers, engineering teams, and service organizations.* Comfortable working in fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing environments.