Applications Engineering Manager

Plasma-Therm LLC•Saint Petersburg, FL

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About The Position

The Applications Engineering Manager manages Process Engineering activities within the Technical Management group. The role oversees the process engineering team, budgets, resource allocation, process development projects, laboratory activities, equipment support, and lab assets. The position also contributes technical content for marketing and sales, participates in industry events, provides internal training, and oversees patent and publication generation. The role supervises Process Engineers and Support Specialists. The normal work environment includes a business office, manufacturing laboratory, and support areas such as production, test, and stockroom. The position may involve working on a production floor, in a laboratory, in the field, or at a customer site, with exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical-shock risks, and potentially toxic or caustic chemicals. Safety equipment must be worn and safety instructions followed. Plasma-Therm states that it is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations when requested and necessary for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Sciences, Physics, or Chemistry.
At least five years of experience with advanced semiconductor plasma processing, with emphasis on cleanroom protocol and SEMI standards.
At least two years of management or leadership experience.
Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, major credit card for business travel, and passport.
Ability to interpret highly technical material and other complex documents.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal departments and externally with vendors and customers.
Proven leadership ability.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions using formal problem-solving methodologies.
Comprehensive knowledge of analytical equipment, such as Nanospec TFA, SEM, and Surface Profilometer.
Strong knowledge of SEMI standards.
Ability to develop, prepare, and present complex technical material for presentation or publication.
Ability to work on a production floor, in a laboratory, in the field, or at a customer site without physical impediments.
Ability to wear safety equipment and follow safety instructions.
Vision correctable to 20/20 and ability to hear with corrective devices.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, touch, see, and hear; occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. is preferred.
Technical publication is encouraged, with or without customer collaboration.

Responsibilities

Perform supervisory functions for the process engineering group, including hiring, training, appraisal, counseling, and discipline.
Manage the process engineering department budget, including yearly cost centers and process development projects.
Allocate group resources to accomplish process application and development goals.
Manage review of processes, customer requirements, and sales staff recommendations to facilitate sample processing when appropriate.
Provide input for process-related marketing and sales collateral, including brochures, technical notes, presentations, and promotional materials.
Participate in trade shows, symposia, workshops, seminars, and other technical venues.
Provide internal training as required.
Manage laboratory activities to meet business objectives for new process development.
Maintain overall project management of process engineering projects.
Manage process engineering group patent and publication generation.
Manage lab equipment support personnel to ensure efficient use of lab assets.
Manage lab asset procurement, maintenance, and usage.
Perform other duties as required.
Be aware of applicable Plasma-Therm Safety & Health, Quality, and Environmental Processes.
Travel as needed to support trade shows, scientific symposia, or customer requests.