Sr Application Engineer (Semiconductor process and equipment)

About the position

Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the Senior Application Engineer will provide customer support and process solutions for the optimization and utilization of Canon products at the customer's location. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates with lithography, metrology, software and/or modelling capabilities who enjoy a technical challenge working with equipment, processes and customers. You will work at various customer sites to support the integration and continuous operation of our semiconductor equipment. If you have experience with lithography, metrology or semiconductor processing, this could be the job for you! This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in office attendance on other days). Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and track both semiconductor lithography process and equipment in the field
• Respond to issues in the field regarding equipment or customer processes and communicate with domestic and international design teams for successful resolution
• Analyze data, identify causes and provide solutions with other application engineers as well as the field service team
• Discuss and negotiate with customers about semiconductor product specifications and testing implementation and methods
• Work with customers to improve products performance using analytical and problem solving skills

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline required plus 5 years of related experience
• Experience with semiconductor processes especially lithography systems
• Experience with related semiconductor equipment such as SEM's or metrology systems
• Solid understanding in data structures and data analysis
• Strong problem-solving experiences and skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Overnight travel required, up to 75% overnight travel
• A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record is necessary
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Persistent attention to detail
• Knowledge of semiconductor automation system in SEMI SECS/GEM a plus
• Computer Linux, UNIX and scripting languages such as SQL a plus
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds individually and for lifting over 50 pounds assistance may be available
• Substantial amount of standing, walking, typing, grasping, talking and hearing
• Some amount of driving required, sometimes for multiple hours at a time
• Occasionally kneeling, crouching, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and climbing stairs
• Close visual acuity with or without corrective lenses for extensive reading and visual inspection
• Working in lab may require wearing gloves, safety glasses
• Work environment may include proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to chemicals, lasers, close quarters, narrow aisles or passageways
• Work environment may include working in highly time sensitive situations requiring quick resolutions

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of semiconductor automation system in SEMI SECS/GEM
• Computer Linux, UNIX and scripting languages such as SQL
• Microsoft Applications (PowerPoint, Word, Basic Excel) and any other Database knowledge skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Discretionary profit sharing
• Discretionary success sharing
• Educational assistance
• Recognition programs
• Vacation
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee discounts
• Dress for Your Day attire program
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community
• Canon welcome kit and official merch