Sr. Applications Engineer – FIB/PFIB

ThermoFisher Scientific; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards

Medical & dental plans

PTO & holidays

ESPP

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Fremont, CA is seeking a Senior Field Applications Engineer to provide technical expertise to semiconductor and life sciences customers, integrating advanced microscopy and analytical solutions into their workflows. You will train users, develop applications, deliver product demonstrations, and collaborate with sales, R&D, and product management to ensure customer success.

Requires a Bachelor's in physics/chemistry/engineering and 8+ years in electron microscopy;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering or related field; Master’s/PhD strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of experience with electron microscopy techniques (SEM, FIB/SEM, TEM).
• Ability to train and mentor users on complex instrumentation.
• Experience with data analysis, process optimization, and workflow development.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor processing and failure analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Build strong customer relationships and serve as a trusted technical advisor.
• Support new product introductions and conduct application development.
• Collaborate with customers to develop solutions as technologies evolve.
• Help customers achieve exceptional results in semiconductor manufacturing, materials analysis, and life sciences research.
• Deliver product demonstrations and applications support and training.

Skills

Electron microscopy

Training & mentoring

Automation & scripting

Scripting languages

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Physics/Materials/Chem/EE)

Tools

FIB/SEM

TEM

Python

MATLAB

C#

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Discover Impactful Work

Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Senior Field Applications Engineer, where you’ll provide technical expertise to semiconductor and life sciences companies. Working at the intersection of product development, customer success, and technology innovation, you’ll enable customers to integrate our advanced microscopy and analytical solutions into their workflows. You’ll develop and implement applications, provide training, and ensure customers maximize the value of our technology while solving complex technical challenges.

Location

This is a fully onsite role based at Fremont, CA site and will require up to 25% domestic and international travel. Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

A Day in the Life

• Build strong customer relationships and serve as a trusted technical advisor
• Support new product introductions and conduct application development
• Collaborate with customers to develop solutions as their technologies and needs evolve
• Help customers achieve exceptional results in semiconductor manufacturing, materials analysis, and life sciences research
• Partner cross-functionally with sales, marketing, R&D, and product management teams to ensure customer success and drive business growth through technical excellence+ Deliver product demonstrations and applications support and training that enables research and innovation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field; Master’s Degree or PhD is strongly preferred

Experience

• 8+ years of experience with electron microscopy techniques (SEM, FIB/SEM, TEM) and related workflows. Focused ion beam (FIB) experience strongly desirable Demonstrated ability to train and mentor users on complex instrumentation Experience with automation, scripting, or programming (Python, C#, MATLAB) preferred
• Experience with data analysis, process optimization, and workflow development
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing technical solutions

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Expert understanding of semiconductor processing, device physics, and failure analysis techniques
• Knowledge of laboratory operations and quality control procedures
• Proficiency with relevant software platforms and data management systems
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong project management and organizational abilities
• Customer-focused mindset with proven relationship building skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a global team

Other

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen.
• This role requires regular access to government customer sites. The successful candidate must be able to meet applicable customer and site-specific identification, screening, and security access requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $113,600.00–$170,300.00.

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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.