Principal Application Engineer Semiconductor Materials

Hr Journals; California (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible work options

401k matching

Parental and fertility support

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

A global leader in advanced materials seeks a Principal Application Engineer for semiconductor materials in California. This role involves leading engineering efforts, optimizing material applications, and collaborating closely with customers to tackle complex technical challenges. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in Material Science or related fields, alongside over 10 years of relevant experience. The position offers comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with materials in semiconductor environments.
• Knowledge of semiconductor power packaging trends.
• Strong customer-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills.
• Experience with statistical analysis and design of experiments.
• Ability to provide on-site support for complex technical issues.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical engineering efforts for semiconductor materials programs.
• Optimize product application processes and resolve technical challenges.
• Collaborate across teams for successful product deployment.
• Solve fundamental, technology-specific problems for entire product lines through innovative approaches.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure successful product deployment and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Application knowledge in semiconductor electronics

Education

Master's degree in Material Science/Engineering

Job description

Job Openings Principal Application Engineer Semiconductor Materials

About the job Principal Application Engineer Semiconductor Materials

About the Role:
Join a global leader in advanced materials and adhesives, where innovation, sustainability, and collaboration drive everything we do. As a Principal Application Engineer, you will lead technical engineering efforts for our semiconductor materials programs, supporting both developmental and commercialized products. Youll work closely with customers to optimize material application processes, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure products deliver measurable value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the technical lead for semiconductor material programs, including sintering paste applications.
• Develop in-depth application knowledge for semiconductor electronics markets.
• Optimize product application processes and provide direct customer support to resolve technical challenges.
• Solve fundamental, technology-specific problems for entire product lines through innovative approaches.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure successful product deployment and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Material Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience with materials in semiconductor environments.
• Knowledge of semiconductor power packaging trends, including high thermal adhesives and sintering processes, preferred.
• Experience with statistical analysis and design ofli>
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with customers and internal teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ownership, and customer-oriented mindsetli>Ability to provide on-site support for complex technical issues.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits from day one.
• Paid time off, flexible and hybrid work options, and vacation buy/sell programs.
• Financial benefits including 401k matching, employee share plans, annual performance bonuses, and tuition reimbursement.
• Family support including parental leave, fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, and childcare/eldercare discounts.
• Career growth opportunities with national and international mobility, skill development programs, and access to thousands of training courses.

Additional Information:

• Relocation assistance possible for ideal candidates.