Field Applications Engineer III Bay Area

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Job Description

The Semiconductor Business Unit provides solutions in pathfinding yield learning and failure analysis of semiconductor processes and manufacturing. Our broad range of highperformance microscopy workflows provides critical data at the micro nano and picometer scales. Combining hardware and software expertise in electron ion and light microscopy with deep application knowledge in semiconductor technology the team is dedicated to the pursuit of discovery. Our employees work with companies on the forefront of semiconductor innovation as they develop and characterize the processes that will lead to the technologies of tomorrow.

The Mission

The Semiconductor Field Applications Team provides technical expertise to top leading semiconductor companies developing groundbreaking products and processes using our innovative microscopy technology. The Applications team works at the intersection of the product team the account team and the customer to grow our business and ensure the success of our customers.

Key Results are:

Support for new product introductions at customer sites working with customer engineers to integrate our technology into their workflows in the lab and fab for failure analysis characterization and metrology.

Application development and training to ensure that users can extract the full value of our technology and achieve the best possible results

Collaborative development of new processes and applications as the customer technologies evolve.

How you will make an impact

The Field Applications Engineer is the technical professional responsible for enabling our industry customers in the integration of our tools into their processes supporting the development and production of semiconductors and related technologies.

What you will do

Provide onsite professional technical support primarily in California and North America.

Develop innovative solutions to customer challenges.

Support tool acceptance and new technologies on location and in coordination with the product and service teams.

Develop positive relationships with our customers as the technical partner for solving their challenges explaining our technology and assisting with application development.

Coordinate closely with internal product engineering marketing and account teams on product acceptance and development.

Provide detailed technical feedback to the product teams on customer needs and product performance in the field.

How will you get here

This position is ideal for a creative and dynamic technologist with a focus on innovation and customer happiness. The successful candidate will possess the following combination of education and experience:

Minimum of 5 years of handson experience with Dual Beam focused ion beam scanning and electron microscopy (FIB/SEM) and an undergraduate degree in a related field.

Metrology experience within the semiconductor industry

Understanding of semiconductor processing statistical process control device physics and failure analysis techniques

Experience with coding or scripting (C# Python MATLAB etc. is a plus.

Excellent clear communication skills and the ability to nurture positive productive relationships with customers.

Excellent problemanalysis and solving skills

Ability to travel both domestically and internationally (up to 30 and possession of a valid passport.

Compensation and Benefits

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 longterm 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

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