Sr Applications Engineer

Axcelis•Dallas, TX

63d

About The Position

Overview; Applications engineers are involved in assisting customers in setting up processes on Axcelis ion implantation and rapid thermal processing equipment. The positions require many of the same skills and knowledge that our customers' process engineers require in their jobs. The position is a high-level support function with process engineering and equipment characterization components.

Requirements

Ability to: Interface, negotiate, and coach customers on technical problems in both proactive and reactive mode.
Apply scientific method to difficult problems.
Logically analyze data and technical information.
Design experiments and statistical process control techniques.
Research information.
Prepare technical written reports.
Make corrective plans.
Recommend changes in design standards and polices.
Apply technical troubleshooting to customers.
Demonstrate integrity and trust.
Demonstrate creativity on the job.
Organize work.
Learn on the fly.
Knowledge of: Multiple aspects of semiconductor equipment subsystems.
Basic implanter or RTP physics.
Beam optics.
Dosimetry systems, Vacuum technology.
Temperature measurement systems.
Semiconductor fabrication and device physics.
Clean room protocols and wafer processing.
Implant chemical analysis techniques.
Implant and wafer metrology.
Basic business, accounting & financial practices.
Basic management techniques.
Supervising others.
Skilled at: Using PC.
Guiding others through technical issues.
Personal communications.
Delivering formal training & presentations.
Interpreting engineering standards and forms.
Applying knowledge to the solution of difficult problems.
Written communication.
Time management.
Technical learning.
Problem solving.
Priority setting.

Responsibilities

Perform technical support for all segments of the organization
Provide reactive and proactive technical support for customers including machine and process troubleshooting
Perform individually or with peers on scientific or engineering projects
Perform scientific or mathematical analysis and calculations
Design/conduct/directs complex laboratory experiments/field tests to ascertain hitherto unknown information
Interpret and communicate results
Prepare detailed scientific reports and comprehensive proposals
Contribute ideas which improve our product or processes
Understand and interpret business and technology trends
Publish technical papers, application notes, manuals and presents seminars to train others
Perform other related duties or similar nature and complexity as directed
Evaluate and interpret technical papers, standards, specifications and emerging technology trends.
Reviews and studies professional literature and other wise maintains and improves current technical skills
Discuss and write about technical issues
Provide guidance and information resources in order to train and develop others.
Present technical results and product information at conferences and support of marketing and sales objectives