Applications Engineer-Team Lead

Brewer Science, Inc. • Rolla, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Brewer Science, Inc. is seeking an Applications Engineer-Team Lead at level II, III, or IV, located in Rolla, Missouri. Applications Engineers understand customer requirements, provide technical support, and optimize the use of chemical products in manufacturing processes. They collaborate with sales, R&D, production, and other internal teams to integrate products into customer operations, address inquiries, troubleshoot issues, and deliver solutions.

The role combines applications engineering and team leadership. Duties vary by level: level II focuses on learning customer needs, testing and characterization, equipment operation and ownership, procedure development, analysis, technical support, and project contributions. Level III adds complex troubleshooting, process development, project leadership, technical mentorship, customer-facing presentations, and collaboration on innovative technologies. Level IV adds independent planning and execution of complex engineering work, strategic application improvements, guidance on critical process issues, and training for entry- and mid-level technical staff.

The Team Lead oversees daily team workflow, participates in hiring, trains and mentors team members, reviews training requests and administrative submissions, provides performance feedback, supports employee development and inclusion, and coordinates alignment with other teams. The position is open until filled; screening begins immediately. The stated job closing date is 10/31/2026.

Requirements

• For Applications Engineer II: Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline and 2 or more years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• For Applications Engineer III: Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline and 4 or more years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related field and 2 or more years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• For Applications Engineer IV: Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline and 6 or more years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related field and 4 or more years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Ability to understand customer requirements and provide technical support for processes, materials, equipment, and product applications.
• Ability to operate, characterize, and troubleshoot semiconductor equipment and analyze experimental data.
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer requirements and provide technical support for the application of chemical products in manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with sales, R&D, production, product integration, manufacturing, and other internal organizations to integrate products into customer operations and communicate significant findings.
• Maintain accurate records of data, procedures, experiments, tests, and findings; prepare reports and technical documentation.
• Operate and maintain semiconductor equipment, including spin coaters, hot plates, ellipsometers, microscopes, plasma etchers, defect inspection equipment, wafer track, defect review, and SEM review equipment.
• Write accurate procedures for semiconductor equipment and develop and improve test methods.
• Analyze experimental results using statistical methods and communicate results to internal and external customers.
• Design and execute experiments and simulations, guide development efforts, and contribute to application design and optimization.
• Own specific semiconductor tools by maintaining performance, establishing operating procedures and controls, working with OEMs and maintenance, guiding internal customers on best practices, and applying continuous improvement measures.
• Troubleshoot technical and application issues, propose solutions, and support smooth operations and customer applications.
• Assist with technical proposals, presentations, feasibility studies, product testing, technical reports, and documentation.
• Coordinate or guide technicians and other contributors; train entry-level engineers and technicians on specific equipment.
• Conduct customer visits as needed to understand customer processes and challenges.
• At level III, analyze and troubleshoot complex application issues; lead application process development, optimization, and project execution; mentor entry-level engineers; collaborate with sales on customer needs and presentations; and collaborate with R&D on integrating innovative technologies.
• At level III, interpret, monitor, and analyze data to resolve moderately complex issues in non-routine research and data; may generate invention disclosures and publish or present work at conferences and industry forums.
• At level IV, anticipate and prevent customer-level problems using process and product performance experience; independently plan and conduct complex engineering work; and coordinate detailed engineering phases within projects.
• At level IV, provide technical expertise on critical process issues, develop long-term application improvement strategies, guide application-management initiatives, and communicate the capabilities and limitations of company application testing to customers.
• Oversee the team's daily workflow and participate in hiring, training, and mentoring new team members.
• Review and approve training requests, timecards, and expense reports.
• Provide timely performance conversations, set expectations, give continuous feedback, support professional development, and foster psychological safety and intentional inclusion.
• Participate in continuous coaching development and coordinate alignment with other teams.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long- and short-term disability coverage
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Paid leave, including community service leave, wellness breaks, and other special leave
• Employee stock ownership
• 401(k)
• Bonus plans
• Educational assistance
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level