Applications Engineer

Company: INFICON, Inc.
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Company Overview: 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. This position has the option of a Hybrid work model- having a relatively close proximity to INFICON's U.S office headquarters, in E. Syracuse, NY Position Summary: The successful candidate will work closely with major Semiconductor and Display customers to develop product applications using INFICON Sensors. As a member of our team, you will also act as a technical consultant, advise field Engineers and customers on application Best Know Methods (BKMs), and work closely with internal R&D groups to investigate, develop and verify new sensor designs. Role Responsibilities

• Develop product Applications on various semiconductor and display manufacturing equipment tools. Interpret sensor data to characterize, optimize and trouble shoot semiconductor equipment and processes
• Work with field applications to create custom integration solutions for new and existing INFICON solutions. Act as a technical consultant and advise field Engineer or customers on application Best Know Methods.
• Interact cross-functionally with local Sales & Support teams, factory engineering and product management to ensure alignment with customer's needs.
• Trouble shoot critical product performance challenges and monitor health of equipment installed base via periodic audits
• Participate in customer meetings, escalations and new opportunity discussions
• Perform Design of Experiments (DOE's) based on Return of Investment (ROI) for customers. Collect, analyze and present laboratory and customer data findings
• Write application bulletins and technical articles to be published in conjunction with the Corporate Communications Department Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry or Physics with 5 or more years of experience in the area of commercial semiconductor manufacturing process, equipment engineering, advanced manufacturing, or relevant field. Master's degree in Engineering, Chemistry or Physics is desirable.
  • Experience in semiconductor fabs is desired but not required
  • Ability and drive to develop a strong understanding of customer applications and have the ability to think outside the box
  • Ability to adapt to various field situations and to foster strong relationships with internal and external customers
    • Travel is up to 30% or when needed. (Domestic and International) INFICON provides a dynamic work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees experience on-going green initiatives, flexible work hours, and a variety of health and wellness programs. INFICON's forward thinking approach offers countless opportunities to design, support, and manufacture a diverse product portfolio that expands globally. Our Lean and Agile work environment offers a competitive compensation, relocation assistance, a discretionary bonus and generous employee benefits; major medical, dental, health, vision, 401K, OPT (Open Paid Time Off) tuition reimbursement and more! IND123 Experience Preferred
      • 5 year(s): Semiconductor Experience Preferred Education Required
        • Bachelors or better in Engineering or related fieldEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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