Sr. Applications Engineer - FIB/PFIB

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Fremont, CA

4d • $113,600 - $170,300 • Onsite

About The Position

As part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the Senior Applications Engineer provides technical expertise to semiconductor and life sciences companies. The role works across product development, customer success, and technology innovation to help customers integrate microscopy and analytical solutions into their workflows. The engineer develops and implements applications, provides training, and helps customers maximize the value of the technology while resolving complex technical challenges.

This is a fully onsite position based at the Fremont, California site, with up to 25% domestic and international travel. Relocation assistance is not provided. The position requires legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. The successful candidate must pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen and meet applicable identification, screening, and security-access requirements for regular access to government customer sites.

The estimated California salary range is $113,600–$170,300. The position may also be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a Total Rewards package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans; health incentive programs; employee assistance and family support programs; commuter benefits; tuition reimbursement; paid time off and holidays; paid parental leave; accident and life insurance; short- and long-term disability; retirement and savings programs including a 401(k); and an employee stock purchase plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 8 years of experience with electron microscopy techniques (SEM, FIB/SEM, TEM) and related workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor users on complex instrumentation.
• Experience with data analysis, process optimization, and workflow development.
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing technical solutions.
• Expert understanding of semiconductor processing, device physics, and failure analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of laboratory operations and quality control procedures.
• Proficiency with relevant software platforms and data management systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Customer-focused mindset and proven relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a global team.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen and meet applicable customer and site-specific identification, screening, and security-access requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or PhD is strongly preferred.
• Focused ion beam (FIB) experience is strongly desirable.
• Experience with automation, scripting, or programming such as Python, C#, or MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Build strong customer relationships and serve as a trusted technical advisor.
• Support new product introductions and conduct application development.
• Collaborate with customers to develop solutions as their technologies and needs evolve.
• Help customers achieve results in semiconductor manufacturing, materials analysis, and life sciences research.
• Partner with sales, marketing, R&D, and product management teams to support customer success and business growth through technical excellence.
• Deliver product demonstrations, application support, and training that enables research and innovation.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide solutions.
• Develop and implement technical solutions, workflows, and process optimizations.

Benefits

• Choice of national medical and dental plans and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
• At least 120 hours of paid time off and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave, including 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
• Accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
• Retirement and savings programs, including a competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), which offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
• May be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results.

What This Job Offers

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