Applications Engineer - Semiconductor Failure Analysis

Applied Materials, Inc.; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Benicia, CA is seeking an Application Engineer to develop fault isolation workflows for XADA and perform die-level failure analysis with customers.

You will collaborate with product engineering and R&D to optimize workflows, lead on-site demos, and ensure successful deployment of new capabilities to customer teams. The role requires an MS or PhD in EE, Materials Science, or Physics, and 2–5 years in semiconductor failure analysis with hands-on ATE experience.

Qualifications

• Requires MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field.
• 2–5 years semiconductor industry experience in failure analysis or applications.
• Experience with fault localization methods (LADA, LVP, SDL) and ATE characterization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize fault isolation workflows for XADA technology.
• Lead on-site demonstrations and customer evaluations (ß-sites) and meet SOW commitments.
• Define/approve product application support plans for installation.
• Transfer new application capabilities from product division to customer support team.

Skills

Customer engagement

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics

Tools

Advantest V93000 (93K) ATE

CAD-based debug tools

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Benicia, CA is seeking an Application Engineer to develop fault isolation workflows for XADA and perform die-level failure analysis with customers.

You will collaborate with product engineering and R&D to optimize workflows, lead on-site demos, and ensure successful deployment of new capabilities to customer teams. The role requires an MS or PhD in EE, Materials Science, or Physics, and 2–5 years in semiconductor failure analysis with hands-on ATE experience.