Senior Principal Applications Engineer

YO AI Labs; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is searching for a Senior Principal Applications Engineer based in Milpitas, California. The role involves developing operational knowledge of MS products, engaging with customers, and enhancing applications in the field of analytical instrumentation.

The ideal candidate will possess advanced degrees in relevant fields and extensive experience in mass-spectrometry based solutions along with strong customer engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in analytical instrumentation e.g. Mass spectrometers and gas analyzers.
• 5+ years hands-on experience with mass-spectrometry based solutions development.
• Sound understanding of the new product introduction process.

Responsibilities

• Develop operational knowledge of MS products under development.
• Provide instrument configuration, calibration, validation, and testing.
• Identify application-specific requirements early in customer engagements.

Skills

Analytical instrumentation experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Ph.D. (optional)

Tools

Mass spectrometers

Gas analyzers

Semiconductor manufacturing processes knowledge

Job description

Job Description

• Job title: Senior Principal Applications Engineer
• Experience: 5-14 Years
• Location: Milpitas, USA
• Job Type: Full-time

Must Haves

• Experience in analytical instrumentation e.g. Mass spectrometers and gas analyzers.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes
• Self- motivated and constantly engaging with customers.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. degree with 6+ years' work experience or Ph.D. with 2+ yrs. Work experience in Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years hands-on experience with the development of mass-spectrometry based solutions for novel applications.
• Experience with analytical instruments such as mass spectrometers, gas analyzers, or plasma diagnostics
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes (etch, CVD, ALD).
• Sound understanding of the new product introduction process, including the definition of new product requirements, prototypes evaluation, and ability to diagnose and debug systems level issues.
• Proven success in delivering customer-facing presentations and conducting pre-sale product demonstrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop intricate operational knowledge of MS products under development.
• Provide hands-on experience with instrument configuration, calibration, validation, and performance testing.
• Develop new market-driven applications in concert with potential customers.
• Support Aston evaluations at semiconductor OEMs and fabs.
• Provide on-site setup, debug, and performance analysis of Aston systems.
• Identify key application-specific requirements early in the customer engagements process
• Develop application-specific Aston solution bundles based on tailored HW and SW features
• Develop a support plan and an execution timeline for key customer engagements
• Strengthen key customer relations through technical competence and relationship management skills.
• Identify new application opportunities and write internal or customer-facing proposals
• Deliver customer-facing presentations and conduct pre-sale product demonstrations.
• Develop and deliver HW/SW-related operational training sessions to customers.
• Acquire and analyze samples from prospective customers and provide sample analysis data reports to actively close sales opportunities.