INFICON

Semiconductors

SeniorFieldApplicationsEngineer

$70–110k Phoenix, Arizona, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Senior Field Applications Engineer at INFICON. Skills: Field Applications Engineering, Semiconductor Processes, FabGuard Software Platform, Fault Detection and Classification (FDC). Deployment of intelligent sensors, fault detection software, and new application development. Deploy and Support sensor integration and FabGuard Software Platform on broad array of semiconductor process equipment”

Industry & Context.

Semiconductors
Problems you'll solve

Analytical Skills; Critical Thinking to Solve Complex Problems; process troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to travel (approximately 20-25%), both domestically and internationally

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor of Science degree in (Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or related sciences), 2-5+ years’ work experience preferably in Semiconductors, Solid understanding of Semiconductor Processes and OEM tools including Lithography, PVD and CVD, Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both external and internal customer relationships, Ability to adapt to various field situations and to foster relationships with internal and external customers, Requires Analytical Skills and Critical Thinking to Solve Complex Problems, Ability to travel (approximately 20-25%), both domestically and internationally

Nice to Have

Broad understanding of ALD, Etch and CMP is desirable

What You'll Do.

Deployment of intelligent sensors

fault detection software

and new application development

Deploy and Support sensor integration and FabGuard Software Platform on broad array of semiconductor process equipment

Create recipes and data analysis of tool based sensors (data)

INFICON sensors and the customer’s sensors for the purposes of Fault Detection and Classification (FDC) using FabGuard

Provide technical assistance within areas of specialty for customers

Provide written and oral feedback to the customer on applications work including process troubleshooting

and installation procedures

Identify unexplored process areas where INFICON sensors and software can add value to the customer

Provide written and oral feedback to onsite account Manager on weekly activities

needs and requirements

Provide onsite training on INFICON products including FabGuard FDC software

INFICON hardware usage and basic troubleshooting

Provide installation support of INFICON equipment as needed

which includes sensors

FabGuard software and He Leak Detectors

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

work with INFICON's sales team to develop new opportunities; Provide written and oral feedback to onsite account Manager on weekly activities, customer requests, needs and requirements

Communication Scope

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; written and oral feedback

Full Job Description

INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes, and complete factories. These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications. Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental health and safety. Responsible for deployment of intelligent sensors, fault detection software, and new application development for US Field Applications Engineering group. The ideal candidate will be located in the Phoenix, AZ area but will work remotely and travel to customer sites. The successful candidate will work with INFICON's sales team to develop new opportunities and support projects at assigned accounts. * Deploy and Support sensor integration and FabGuard Software Platform on broad array of semiconductor process equipment. * Create recipes and data analysis of tool based sensors (data), INFICON sensors and the customer’s sensors for the purposes of Fault Detection and Classification (FDC) using FabGuard * Provide technical assistance within areas of specialty for customers. * Provide written and oral feedback to the customer on applications work including process troubleshooting, recipe development, and installation procedures. * Identify unexplored process areas where INFICON sensors and software can add value to the customer. * Provide written and oral

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