Application Engineer - Semiconductor process and equipment

Canon • San Jose, CA

102d • $76,150 - $114,040 • Remote

About The Position

Located in either San Jose, CA or Hillsboro, OR, the 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline required plus 3-5 years of related experience or a Master's degree in the field
• Bilingual communication skills (Japanese/English) are a plus
• 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
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds individually
• 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 for extensive reading and visual inspection

Nice To Haves

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

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

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
• Volunteer opportunities
• Canon welcome kit and official merchandise

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree