Sr. Applications Engineer - FIB/PFIB

Description

The company makes advanced microscopy and analytical solutions for semiconductor and life sciences customers.

This Senior Field Applications Engineer role gives technical guidance to those customers. You will help them fit these tools into their workflows, build and deploy applications, train their users, and get more value from the technology while solving hard technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted technical adviser and build lasting customer relationships.
• Develop and deploy applications, and support new product launches.
• Work with customers on solutions as their technology and needs shift.
• Help customers get strong results in semiconductor manufacturing, materials analysis and life sciences research.
• Partner with sales, marketing, R&D and product management to secure customer success and grow the business through technical depth.
• Run product demonstrations and provide application support and training that drives research and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in physics, materials science, chemistry, electrical engineering or a related technical field. A Master's or PhD is strongly preferred.
• 8+ years working with electron microscopy (SEM, FIB/SEM, TEM) and related workflows. Focused ion beam (FIB) experience is strongly desirable.
• Proven ability to teach and coach users on complex instruments.
• Automation, scripting or programming skills (Python, C, MATLAB) preferred.
• Experience with data analysis, process optimization and workflow development.
• A track record of developing and rolling out technical solutions.
• Deep knowledge of semiconductor processing, device physics and failure analysis.
• Understanding of laboratory operations and quality control procedures.
• Working knowledge of relevant software platforms and data management systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and deliver practical solutions.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Customer-focused, with proven relationship-building skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a global team.

Conditions

Fully onsite at the Fremont, CA site.

Up to 25% domestic and international travel.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

Standard Monday to Friday schedule in an office setting.

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future, without sponsorship.

Regular access to government customer sites is required. You must meet each customer's and site's identification, screening and security access requirements.

Estimated salary range for this California-based role: $113,600.00, $170,300.00.

May be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team and/or individual results, per company policy.

Benefits

• Choice of national medical and dental plans, plus a national vision plan with health incentive programs.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
• At least 120 hours of PTO, 10 paid holidays a year, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability, per company policy.
• Retirement and savings options, including a competitive 401(k) plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) letting eligible colleagues buy company stock at a discount.