Applications Engineer II/III

Shellback Semiconductor Technology, LLC • PA

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About The Position

You will be responsible for supporting batch spray process technology across a range of semiconductor applications including clean, etch, strip, and surface preparation. Responsibilities include developing and optimizing wet processes, supporting customer evaluations and tool qualifications, and providing on-site and remote process troubleshooting. This position also participates in and supports new hardware development projects as they relate to process integration and performance. The role is primarily remote, with regular travel to customer sites and the Shellback Applications Lab in Coopersburg, PA for customer demos, installations, and internal development work.

Requirements

• Must be located or willing to relocate to the east coast.
• Must be willing to travel 50% of the time.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in semiconductor wet process engineering (etch, clean, strip, or surface preparation).
• Experience operating and troubleshooting semiconductor batch spray equipment or similar wet processing tools.
• Strong data analysis and documentation skills with the ability to turn findings into recommendations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple technical projects independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in customer-facing technical roles such as applications engineering, process transfer, or field support.
• Familiarity with cleanroom operations, DI water systems, chemical distribution, and waste handling.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, and local EHS standards.
• Comfortable working in both lab and remote environments.

Responsibilities

• Support process development and technical activities related to Shellback batch spray equipment, including process optimization, troubleshooting, and performance benchmarking.
• Participate in customer-facing activities such as tool qualifications, process transfers, and on-site troubleshooting.
• Provide process recommendations and data-driven feedback to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with R&D, equipment engineering, and field service teams to ensure integration between hardware and process performance.
• Develop, evaluate, and optimize batch spray processes for clean, etch, strip, and surface preparation applications using Design of Experiments (DOE) methodology.
• Perform data collection and analysis to establish process trends and performance metrics.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of Best-Known-Method (BKM) documentation and technical collateral.
• Prepare concise technical reports and presentations following customer engagements.
• Maintain readiness of Applications Lab tools and ensure compliance with safety and procedural standards.
• Follow chemical handling, labeling, storage, and waste management protocols (including HF, H2SO4, H2O2, and oxidizers).
• Recommend process or equipment improvements to enhance lab capability and efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees