Lead Mass Spec Applications Engineer - Semiconductors

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited in Milpitas, CA, is seeking a Senior Principal Applications Engineer for Mass Spectrometry to lead development of application-specific solutions and engage with semiconductor customers.

The role involves on-site setup, calibration, and performance testing of Aston systems, plus preparing customer-facing materials, product roadmaps, and pre-sale demonstrations.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. with relevant experience in physics, chemistry or electrical engineering.
• 6+ years' experience for MSc or 2+ years for PhD in related field.
• 5+ years hands-on experience with MS-based solutions for novel applications.
• Experience with analytical instruments such as mass spectrometers or gas analyzers.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes (etch, CVD, ALD).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of application-specific MS solutions and customer engagements.
• Provide on-site setup, calibration, validation, and performance testing of Aston systems.
• Develop market-driven applications with potential customers.
• Support Aston evaluations at semiconductor OEMs and fabs.
• Prepare customer-facing material and contribute to product roadmaps.
• Deliver technical presentations and pre-sale demonstrations.
• Contribute to next-generation product development and proposals.

Skills

Mass spectrometry

Customer presentations

Technical leadership

Python

Education

M.Sc. degree in Physics/Chemistry/Elec Eng

Ph.D. in a related field

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

Job description

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited in Milpitas, CA, is seeking a Senior Principal Applications Engineer for Mass Spectrometry to lead development of application-specific solutions and engage with semiconductor customers.

The role involves on-site setup, calibration, and performance testing of Aston systems, plus preparing customer-facing materials, product roadmaps, and pre-sale demonstrations.