Applications Engineer

Particle Measuring Systems • Niwot, CO

7d • $95,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Established in 1972, Particle Measuring Systems is a global leader for micro-contamination monitoring equipment improving the performance of clean manufactures in the semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries. We’re a growing technology company in Niwot, Colorado, the heart of the Rocky Mountains. We offer an exceptional and rewarding work environment in a great place to live. Our employees enjoy challenging projects in the development and manufacture of light scattering particle counters and diverse technologies and applications. The Application Engineer plays a critical role across the customer lifecycle, providing technical expertise in both pre-sales and post-sales activities. You will partner closely with Sales, Engineering, and Service teams to deliver innovative contamination monitoring solutions, support customer success, and identify new business opportunities within semiconductor and advanced manufacturing environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Environmental Science, or a related technical field, and 2+ years of experience in semiconductor, contamination control, or a related technical environment, or An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience communicating technical concepts to customers or cross-functional teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Nice To Haves

• Experience with semiconductor processes, yield improvement, or facility monitoring systems (FMS)
• Familiarity with particle measurement or contamination control technologies
• Experience in a customer-facing or field applications role
• Project management experience or certification
• Experience developing technical content (presentations, application notes, publications)
• Fluency in other languages is a plus

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales to understand customer needs and deliver technical presentations and solution recommendations
• Design and execute product demonstrations and competitive evaluations
• Assess technical risks and feasibility of proposed solutions
• Support proposal development and application strategy
• Lead or support product installation, commissioning, and customer onboarding
• Troubleshoot complex technical and process issues affecting product performance
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve customer challenges and improve outcomes
• Develop and deliver customer and internal training programs
• Create internal and external marketing materials, such as technical documentation, knowledge-sharing, application notes, conference papers, webinars, blogs, etc.
• Analyze customer challenges to identify new applications and business opportunities
• Gather and interpret competitive intelligence to inform product and market strategy
• Partner with global Application Engineering teams on best practices and innovation
• Comply with EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) policies and procedures set forth by the government, industry, customer, and company.
• Continuously evaluate processes for improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range: $95,000 - $110,000, depending on experience
• Performance bonus eligible
• Health coverage: medical, dental, vision, fsa, onsite clinic (CO employees), life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Vacation, holiday, and leave policies
• Tuition reimbursement, Employee recognition programs, Employee assistance programs
• Competitive salary and benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability programs, a flexible spending account, a tuition reimbursement program, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing, paid company holidays and paid time off.
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

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