Position: Application Engineer Req # M3900 Location: Santa Clara, CA Duties: Develop advanced e-beam imaging solutions for metrology systems (ProVision & SEMVision), collaborating with process engineers to accelerate development cycles. Qualify and evaluate new technologies and features to meet standards and customer requirements. Define and recommend software and image processing algorithm improvements to close performance gaps. Solve complex process control issues from root cause analysis to solution implementation. Innovate methodologies to optimize system performance for specific applications. Participate in customer demonstrations to showcase system capabilities and benefits. Collaborate with customers and internal teams to define performance metrics and address gaps. Perform in-depth process analysis using analytical tools to derive actionable insights. Generate detailed reports and communicate findings and recommendations clearly to customers. Lead and train junior engineers, ensuring they are equipped to support customers effectively. This role demands technical expertise in imaging and metrology, strong problem-solving skills, and effective collaboration with customers and internal teams, along with leadership in training and communication. Requirements: Bachelors degree or foreign degree equivalent in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related field plus 5 years of experience in the occupation or related role. In the alternative, employer will also accept Master degree or foreign degree equivalent in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related field plus 3 years of experience in the occupation or related role. This position also requires education or experience with: 1. Materials characterization techniques relevant to semiconductor manufacturing. 2. SEM-based metrology systems used in semiconductor manufacturing 3. Metrology algorithms and data analysis techniques required to develop, implement, and support metrology solutions for advanced semiconductor process nodes. Salary: $179,358 $215,229 per year To apply: Email your resume to Applied Materials, Inc. at (email removed) and include Req # M3900 in the subject line.
