Senior Technical Applications Engineer, Semi Business Unit

Brooks Instrument; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short and long-term disability

401(k) plan with generous company match

Vacation, personal days and holidays

Continuing education reimbursement program

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A leading instrumentation company seeks a Senior Technical Applications Engineer in Fremont, California. This role supports sales and engineering teams, focusing on semiconductor customers and product qualification. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, particularly in C# and LabVIEW, and at least 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include providing technical support, leading trainings, and building client relationships. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts. Compensation ranges from $120,000 to $170,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a technical field.
• Strong background in programming, specifically C# and LabVIEW.
• Advanced understanding of materials testing practices.

Responsibilities

• Support internal and external sales teams.
• Build and analyze test systems and data.
• Lead training for Sales, Service, and Applications Engineers.

Skills

C# programming

LabVIEW programming

Technical support

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

BS degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Senior Technical Applications Engineer, Semi Business Unit – Based in Fremont, California (company headquarters in Hatfield, Pennsylvania). The role supports sales and engineering teams, works with semiconductor customers, and contributes to product qualification and development road‑maps.

Brooks Instrument, a division of ITW, designs critical flow and pressure instrumentation for markets such as oil & gas, petrochemical, medical devices, wastewater, life sciences and analytical instruments. The Senior Applications Engineer will leverage deep technical knowledge to drive customer satisfaction and business growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary sales support contact for internal and external teams; answer complex technical questions, configure systems, and resolve high‑level customer issues.
• Build test systems, collect and analyze data, and present technical findings to non‑technical audiences.
• Collaborate with sales to cultivate client relationships; assist Product and Marketing Managers with technical tasks.
• May focus on a specific product or market, understanding global standards and competitive nuances.
• Provide technical support for both domestic and international customers, including Super 80 customers.
• Lead training for Sales, Service, and Applications Engineers on product use and value propositions.
• Identify and document competitive advantages in specific application and market niches.
• Analyze and prepare data and reports on competitive product performance.
• Build and lead product demonstrations in the Applications Laboratory.
• Work with the Business Unit to accelerate engineering and manufacturing tasks using appropriate business‑management tools.
• Collaborate with Sales and Engineering on optimized system configurations and system proposals.
• Partner with manufacturing to improve processes and yields.
• Conduct trainings for customers and the sales organization.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Travel up to 30%.

Education and Experience

• BS degree in Engineering or equivalent technical background.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a technical field with a strong background in programming (C# and LabVIEW).
• Advanced understanding of materials testing practices and application engineering.
• Expertise in electronics and mechanical systems (physics, materials science, fluid dynamics, mechanical or electrical engineering).
• Experience with ITW toolbox processes such as 80/20 and USa for business improvement.
• Self‑starter who identifies opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of interacting at all organizational levels.
• Strong organizational and leadership qualities, with flexibility and reliability.
• Ability to adapt under changing priorities and deadlines; analytical, verbal, written, and presentation abilities.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Short and long‑term disability
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Vacation, personal days and holidays
• Continuing education reimbursement program
• Flexible spending accounts

Compensation: $120,000 – $170,000 annually.

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