Application Development Engineer (Semiconductor)

About the Position

INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes, and complete factories. We are currently seeking an Application Development Engineer (Semiconductor) to focus on developing and advancing Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) applications for semiconductor and display manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop product applications on various semiconductor and display manufacturing equipment and process tools. Interpret sensor data to characterize, optimize, and troubleshoot semiconductor equipment and processes.
• Work with field applications to create custom integration solutions for new and existing INFICON solutions. Act as a technical consultant and advise field Engineers or customers on application best-known methods (BKMs).
• Interact cross-functionally with local Sales & Support team, factory engineering, and product management to ensure alignment with customer needs.
• Troubleshoot critical product performance issues at the hardware level and monitor the health of equipment installed base via periodic audits.
• Participate in customer meetings, escalations, and new opportunity discussions.
• Interface internally with Product and Account Management to communicate technical requirements and recommendations as part of the solution development process.
• Routinely interface with counterparts in other locations to leverage new opportunities.
• Design and execute experiments (DOEs), analyze and present data and findings, and quantify the technical and business value of INFICON solutions, including customer return on investment (ROI).
• Document laboratory work and equipment evaluations of INFICON and competitor instruments.
• Develop and present presentations to customers regarding products and applications.
• Write application bulletins and technical articles to be published in conjunction with the Corporate Communications Department.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related technical field with 5 or more years of experience in the area of commercial semiconductor manufacturing process or equipment engineering. Ph.D. in a related technical field is desirable.
• Experience in semiconductor fabs is desired.
• Direct experience with Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) technology is strongly preferred. Experience with thin-film deposition, chamber clean monitoring, semiconductor process monitoring, or other applications relevant to QCM technology is highly desirable.
• Experience with Residual Gas Analysis (RGA), Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES), RF sensing, and/or other semiconductor process monitoring technologies is a plus.
• Strong curiosity and technical initiative, with the ability to investigate complex process and equipment problems, develop hypotheses, design experiments, analyze data, and drive problems toward practical solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving, listening, written, and verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, field application engineers, and customers.
• Ability to adapt effectively to changing field and customer situations and manage multiple technical priorities.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while remaining an active contributor to a close-knit, collaborative team.

We Offer

• Competitive salary range between $90,000 and $110,000 annually.
• Profit-sharing bonus with a target of 10%.
• 401K match up to 8% (vesting schedule).
• Ongoing green initiatives, flexible work hours, and a variety of health and wellness programs.
• Relocation assistance, discretionary bonus, and generous employee benefits including major medical, dental, health, vision, vacation, and sick time.
• Tuition reimbursement and more!

About the Company

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