Application Development Engineer (Semiconductor)
Company: INFICON, Inc.
Location: Auburn
Posted on: May 28, 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. INFICON is a growing, global,
leading provider of innovative technologies that enhances
productivity and quality in sophisticated industrial processes. The
products provided by INFICON are world-class instruments for gas
analysis, measurement, and control and are vital to 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. INFICON is headquartered in
Switzerland and has world-class manufacturing facilities in Europe,
the United States and China with subsidiaries located throughout
the world. For more detailed information about INFICON, please
visit our website at . Ideal candidates will be located in
Syracuse, NY Intelligent Manufacturing Systems (IMS) is a division
of INFICON that makes industry-leading scheduling and visualization
software to optimize semiconductor manufacturing. Our client
engagements leverage our extensive industry knowledge and our
software products to improve the performance of each factory. Our
division is experiencing exciting growth and we are looking for
talented candidates to build on our leadership and help us deploy
our products to manufacturing sites around the world. 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
BKM's, and work closely with internal R&D groups to investigate
and verify new sensor concepts. 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 BKMs.
- Interact cross-functionally with local Sales & Support team,
factory engineering and product management to ensure alignment with
customer's needs.
- Trouble shoot critical product performance issues at the
hardware level and monitor health of equipment installed base via
periodic audits
- Participate in customer meetings, escalations and new
opportunity discussions
- Interface internally with Product and Account Management to
communicate technical requirements and recommendations as parts of
the solution development process where off-the-shelf solutions may
not be an ideal fit
- Routinely interface with counterparts in other locations to
leverage new opportunities
- Collect, analyze and present data and findings, perform Design
of Experiments (DOE's) based on Return of Investment (ROI) for
customers
- Document laboratory work and equipment evaluations of INFICON
and competitor instruments
- Develop and present presentations to customers regarding
products and applications
- Write application bulletins and technical articles to be
published in conjunction with the Corporate Communications
Department Qualifications:
- Master degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics
with 5 or more years of experience in the area of commercial
semiconductor manufacturing process or equipment engineering. Ph.D.
in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics is desirable.
- Experience in semiconductor fabs is desired
- Ability and drive to develop a strong understanding of
semiconductor processes and tools, yield improvements and have the
ability to think outside the box
- Excellent listening, communication and problem solving skills
including verbal, written and presentation
- Must possess Excellent interpersonal skills
- Computer networking, Residual Gas Analysis, optical emission
spectrometers, and/or RF experience is preferred
- Ability to adapt to various field situations and to foster
strong relationships with internal and external customers
- Self-motivated so able to execute remotely while remaining part
of a close-knit team. Strong priority on time management skills
Lifestyle:
- Occasionally required to work outside normal office hours
- Travel is required up to 30% or as needed. (Domestic and
International) Compensation will be commensurate with experience
including salary, discretionary bonus opportunity, competitive
benefits package, and relocation assistance. 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 salary, relocation assistance, a discretionary bonus
and generous employee benefits; major medical, dental, health,
vision, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement and more! INFICON, is
committed to ensuring that our online application process provides
an equal opportunity to all job seekers that apply without regard
to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender,
age, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic
information, sexual orientation, or any other protected
characteristic. A notice describing Federal equal employment
opportunity laws is available here and here to reaffirm this
commitment. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected
Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The 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)
Keywords: INFICON, Inc., Syracuse , Application Development Engineer (Semiconductor), Engineering , Auburn, New York
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