Applications Engineer (all grades) Global Talent Pool Applications Engineer

Description

The company makes atomic force microscopy (AFM) systems that help semiconductor manufacturers measure at the nanoscale, seeing more and measuring faster than conventional metrology allows.

It is growing across North America, Europe and Asia, with headquarters in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, and is building the next generation of semiconductor metrology tools with a strong technical team.

Demand is rising, so the team is building an ongoing pool of applications engineering talent in several locations worldwide.

This pool suits graduates starting out, experienced applications specialists and senior technical leaders in semiconductor metrology.

Locations being built up: Abingdon, United Kingdom; Hillsboro, Oregon, USA; Santa Clara, California, USA; Tainan, Taiwan; Hsinchu, Taiwan; Dongan-gu, South Korea; Yokohama, Japan. More locations may be added as the global footprint grows.

Visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Develop new AFM measurement methods.
• Support leading semiconductor fabs and research organisations with their most difficult measurement problems.
• Run technical demonstrations and proof-of-capability projects.
• Tune recipes, workflows and measurement performance.
• Analyse complex nanoscale data and explain the findings.
• Resolve difficult customer application problems.
• Deliver technical training and consultation.
• Feed customer feedback into product development.
• Work with engineering, product management and commercial teams.
• Present at conferences, workshops and industry events.
• Shape the future direction of semiconductor metrology.
• Duties depend on experience and career level.

Requirements

• Experience in one or more of: semiconductor metrology, atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning probe microscopy (SPM), or technical sales support.
• Graduates with a degree in physics, materials science, nanoscience, semiconductor engineering, electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, applied physics or a related scientific discipline can apply if they have an interest in advanced instrumentation, semiconductor manufacturing or AFM.
• Industry or research experience is relevant but not required for early career candidates.
• A science or engineering background with strong technical curiosity.
• Strong problem-solving skills and data analysis skills.
• Clear communication and presentation skills.
• A passion for customer success.
• A collaborative approach and a willingness to keep learning.
• Interest in cutting-edge semiconductor technology.

Conditions

Salary is set to local market rates in your country; details are available on request.

Local benefits programmes are offered, and all employment contracts are managed through the global organisation with country-specific terms.

You must have the legal right to work in the country where you live at the time of applying. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

New hires complete an initial training period of about 3 weeks at the UK headquarters in Abingdon, with travel and accommodation provided by the company.

Submit an up-to-date CV, your background, your technical interests and your preferred location or locations to join the talent network. Hiring for a live vacancy is not required for you to be considered.

Equal opportunities: the company welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Benefits

• Career development across international locations.
• International travel and customer contact.
• Work with world-leading scientists and engineers.
• Chance to build technical expertise and industry recognition.
• Global career options at a fast-growing company with strong industry backing.
• An inclusive culture that values innovation, curiosity and collaboration.