Principal Applications Engineer (SiPh)

Description

The company supplies test and measurement technology for every stage of the semiconductor product life cycle, from characterization, modeling and reliability work to design debug, qualification and production test.

Semiconductor firms use its products and services to improve device performance, raise profitability and build yield knowledge. It operates facilities in Asia, Europe and North America.

This principal-level role makes you a recognized technical expert in advanced test and measurement, with a main focus on Silicon Photonics (SiPh) applications. You will sit in the Systems Business Unit Center of Excellence and work with a global group of applications experts to turn customer needs into product solutions and support major customer engagements worldwide.

The role suits a senior technical leader with deep knowledge of semiconductor device characterization, optical test methods and Silicon Photonics technology.

Responsibilities

• Act as the go-to expert for on-wafer device measurement and SiPh test work, guiding technical decisions across the organization.
• Bring the customer's voice into product planning by turning requirements, technology roadmaps and market shifts into product requirements and development priorities.
• Lead technical definition, application validation and demo planning for new products at each stage of the product life cycle.
• Work with Engineering, Product Marketing, Manufacturing and Global Sales to build measurement solutions for advanced semiconductor applications.
• Plan, run and analyze complex application experiments that test product performance and customer use cases.
• Write application methods, best practices and technical documentation that help products succeed in the field.
• Build and deliver advanced training for Field Applications Engineers, sales staff, customers and partners.
• Create training materials, hands-on demos, workshops and lab exercises for worldwide rollout.
• Give senior-level technical advice, troubleshooting and solution recommendations on key customer engagements.
• Support Field Applications Engineers and Sales on priority opportunities, technical evaluations and customer demonstrations.
• Lead or join research, technology pathfinding and emerging application work.
• Track industry trends, competing technologies and new measurement methods to keep your expertise current.
• Take part in customer visits, conferences, technical forums and standards bodies to deepen customer relationships and market knowledge.
• Coach junior engineers and guide technical work across multidisciplinary project teams.

Requirements

• You are skilled at analytical and statistical problem solving, troubleshooting errors and presenting data, and you communicate well one-on-one and to groups. You also bring solid business practice, personal productivity, professional responsibility, and an understanding of both customer requirements and technology.
• At least 5 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree, or 3 years with a master's degree, or a PhD with no experience, or equivalent work experience.
• Preferred: master's or PhD in physics, optics, electrical engineering, materials science, photonics or a related field.
• Preferred: experience in applications engineering, field applications engineering, technical sales or customer-facing technical support.
• Preferred: knowledge of semiconductor wafer probing systems and automated test environments.
• Preferred: high volume manufacturing (HVM) experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Preferred: understanding of semiconductor test methods, test automation and advanced characterization techniques.
• Preferred: experience with Silicon Photonics devices and technologies such as waveguides, optical transceivers, photodiodes, VCSELs, beam optics and integrated photonic circuits.
• Preferred: familiarity with semiconductor process technologies and advanced packaging environments.
• Preferred: understanding of product development and commercialization processes.
• Preferred: language skill in German, Korean or Mandarin Chinese.

Conditions

Regular hours are day shift.

Based in Beaverton, Oregon, the pay range is $94,100.00 to $123,480.00 per year, set by your experience, skills and background. Pay may differ in other locations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance and disability cover.
• A 401(k) with a company match and paid time off.
• Access to an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses.
• Flexible spending or savings accounts.