Applications Engineer

INFICON•East Syracuse, NY

4d•$100,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

INFICON is seeking an Applications Engineer to deploy and support INFICON semiconductor products, with a focus on their fault detection and classification (FDC) software called FabGuard. The role may also involve supporting a range of sensors. The candidate will operate from their home office and is expected to possess solid professional knowledge, work independently in routine areas, select from alternatives, solve routine and emerging problems, and own outcomes in a defined area.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or a related scientific field
3+ years of semiconductor industry experience with strong knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing and OEM equipment, including lithography, PVD, CVD, Etch, and CMP
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Adaptable and able to build strong relationships with internal teams and external clients
Proven analytical and critical thinking skills for solving complex problems
Highly organized with proficient computer skills
Willingness to travel up to 30%, with additional travel opportunities available

Nice To Haves

Experience in Fault Detection and Classification (FDC), computer networking, and factory automation and/or FabGuard products is a plus

Responsibilities

Deploy and support FabGuard software
Partner with tool owners to determine which tool data, sensor data, and wafer logistics data to trace in FabGuard, and when it is appropriate to trace those variables
Provide technical assistance for internal and external customers
Provide written and oral feedback to the customer on applications work including process troubleshooting, FDC development, and advanced analysis techniques
Provide onsite training on INFICON products including FabGuard FDC software, INFICON hardware usage and basic troubleshooting
Provide installation support of INFICON software and hardware as needed