Regional Development Applications Engineer (Capres)– Regional (Taiwan/Asia)

About This Role

• /Preferred Qualifications Job Description Develop and implement applications for CAPRES metrology systems, with focus on CIPT, MOKE, FMR, and sheet resistance measurements Define and execute characterization plans and analyze electrical and magnetic measurement data to support customer evaluations and application deployment Develop application methodologies, test strategies, and best known methods (BKMs), and document results in evaluation reports and application notes Support customer engagements with a focus on Taiwan, while also contributing across Asia, including on-site tool evaluations, application ramp, and process integration Provide hands-on support at customer sites, including recipe setup, optimization, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of application issues Implement and qualify new use cases at customer sites, ensuring successful adoption in both R&D and high-volume manufacturing Capture customer requirements, application challenges, and future technology needs, and translate them into actionable recommendations for CAPRES headquarter for tool and software improvements Contribute to application and evaluation projects in collaboration with regional teams and CAPRES headquarter, and support knowledge transfer and technical guidance within the team Preferred Qualifications: Experience in semiconductor manufacturing (e.g., logic, DRAM, NAND, or advanced packaging) Knowledge of electrical and magnetic characterization techniques, including CIPT, MOKE, FMR, and sheet resistance measurements Strong experience in customer-facing roles, including on-site engagement and technical discussions Independently solves complex technical problems and develops application solutions Contributes to customer evaluations and product releases within project teams Demonstrates strong expertise across multiple application domains Collaborates cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, and field teams Minimum Qualifications Doctorate (PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience Strong understanding of semiconductor applications, device characterization, or process engineering Solid knowledge of engineering principles related to electrical and magnetic measurements and data analysis Ability to independently analyze complex problems and develop effective technical solutions Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, JMP, or similar) Strong communication and presentation skills in English We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package.
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