Application Engineer - Manufacturing Engineering

Requirements

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline. 8+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Extensive hands-on experience working with semiconductor fabs worldwide.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes including lithography, metrology, inspection, deposition, etch, CMP, or related technologies.
• Experience with semiconductor capital equipment and manufacturing operations.
• Proven ability to solve multidisciplinary technical problems.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel internationally as required.
• Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting global customers in high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of NPI, PLC, DFM, reliability engineering, and manufacturing readiness.
• Experience working across R&D, Manufacturing, Service, and Applications organizations.
• Familiarity with data analysis, diagnostics, and process optimization tools.
• Experience leading technical projects and influencing cross-functional teams.
• Key Competencies Strong customer focus Systems-level thinking Technical leadership Problem-solving and analytical skills Cross-functional collaboration Effective communication across global teams Continuous improvement mindset What Success Looks Like Successful transfer of new products into manufacturing.
• Improved manufacturability, reliability, and product quality.
• Faster problem resolution and reduced customer escalations.
• Strong relationships with semiconductor fabs and internal stakeholders.
• Driving innovative solutions that improve customer productivity and manufacturing efficiency.
• We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package.
• We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.
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