Senior Field Applications Engineer (Bay Area REMOTE)

Jobs via Dice; Fremont (CA); Remote; USD 112,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Field Applications Engineer to drive technical excellence in the semiconductor industry. This role involves collaborating with leading data storage companies to integrate cutting-edge microscopy technology into their workflows. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive experience to provide on-site support, develop solutions to complex challenges, and foster strong relationships with customers. Join a forward-thinking organization that values integrity and innovation, and contribute to the development of groundbreaking semiconductor technologies.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Annual incentive plan bonus

Healthcare plans

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid parental leave

Retirement savings programs

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in semiconductor applications and dual beam systems.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor processing and FA techniques.
• Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical support for semiconductor processes.
• Develop innovative solutions and maintain customer relationships.
• Coordinate with internal teams on product acceptance and development.

Skills

Manufacturing

Data Storage

Microscopy

Workflow

Failure Analysis

Training

Technical Support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Advanced Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Thermo Fisher/FEI Dual Beam software

C#

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Senior Field Applications Engineer (Bay Area REMOTE)

• Posted 60+ days ago | Updated 5 hours ago

Overview

Remote

On Site

USD 112,500.00 - 168,750.00 per year

Full Time

Skills

Manufacturing

Data Storage

Microscopy

Workflow

Failure Analysis

Training

Technical Support

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed

Job Description

The Semiconductor Business Unit provides solutions in pathfinding, yield learning, critical dimension (CD) metrology and failure analysis (FA) of semiconductor processes and manufacturing. Our broad range of high-performance microscopy workflows provides critical data at the micro-, nano-, and picometer scales. Combining hardware and software expertise in electron, ion, and light microscopy with deep application knowledge in semiconductor technology, the team is dedicated to the pursuit of discovery. Our employees work with strategic companies on the forefront of semiconductor innovation as they develop and characterize the processes that will lead to the technologies of tomorrow.

The Mission

The Semiconductor Field Applications Team provides technical expertise to top leading data storage semiconductor companies developing groundbreaking processes using our innovative microscopy technology. The Applications team works at the intersection of the product team, the account team, and the customer to grow our business and ensure the success of our customers.

Key Results are:

• Support for new product introductions at customer sites, working with customer engineers to integrate our technology into their workflows in the lab and fab for failure analysis, characterization, and CD metrology.
• Application development and training to ensure that users could extract the full value of our technology and achieve the best possible results.
• Collaborative development of new processes and applications as the customer technologies evolve.

How you will make an impact

The Field Applications Engineer is the technical professional responsible for enabling our industry customers in the integration of our tools into their processes supporting the development and production of semiconductors and related technologies.

What you will do

• Provide on-site professional technical support in North America, primarily in Bay Area, California.
• Develop innovative solutions to customer challenges.
• Support tool acceptance and new technologies on location and in coordination with the product and service teams.
• Develop positive relationships with our customers as the technical partner for solving their challenges, explaining our technology, and assisting with application development.
• Coordinate closely with internal product, engineering, marketing and account teams on product acceptance and development.
• Provide detailed technical feedback to the product teams on customer needs and product performance in the field.

How will you get here?

This position is ideal for a creative and dynamic technologist with a focus on innovation and customer happiness. The successful candidate will possess the following combination of education and experience:

• Minimum of 8+ years of hands-on experience with dual beam (FIB/SEM) conducting lamella (TEM sample) preparation and other applications semiconductor industry with a bachelor's degree or 6+ years and an advanced degree
• Metrology experience preferred
• Understanding of semiconductor processing, statistical process control, device physics, and FA technique.
• Experience with Thermo Fisher/FEI Dual Beam software (xT, iFast, AutoTEM, etc.) preferred.
• Experience with coding or scripting (C#, Python, MATLAB, etc.) is a plus.
• Excellent, clear communication skills and the ability to nurture positive, productive relationships with a customer satisfaction mentality is a must.
• Excellent troubleshooting, root cause analysis and solving skills
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally (up to 30%) and possession of a valid passport.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Our company offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $112,500.00-$168,750.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

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• Dice Id: 10286239
• Position Id: a2b4d0b607904c6668abf502bf222330