Staff Applications Scientist

Axcelis Technologies•Beverly, MA

9d•$153,200 - $254,192•Onsite

About The Position

This key role is focused on strengthening Axcelis’ working relationships with customers’ research and development organizations, increasing our level of understanding of emerging integrated circuit fabrication challenges as they relate to device performance and yield, and identification and development of unique and enabling implant solutions that address customers’ emerging transistor fabrication challenges.

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 device physics and process integration.
Semiconductor physics, Material processing and analysis.
Semiconductor fabrication and device operations principle.
Clean room protocols and wafer processing.
Wafer methodology.
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

Identifies inflections, threats and opportunities for share and TAM growth
Determines market segmentation & requirements
Delivers a detailed competitive analysis
Develops a winning product/ business strategy
Work with product marketing on device performance related proof statements that support or build product differentiation
Provides leadership and direction through managers for providing perspective of customer process and device roadmaps (N to N+ 2) for a broad function area
Recognized as a technology expert for current and future roadmaps: N, N+ 1, N+2
Participate as subject level experts in device matching and troubleshooting
Owns and manages technical roadmap meetings (TRM) and technical engagement programs with customer(s)
Protects customer(s) IP, protects Axcelis IP, understands competitive performance and positioning
Manages local technical resources and works closely with factory teams to ensure high installed base performance and customer(s) satisfaction
Discovers customer(s) HVP (High Value Problem), understands options and influences the customer’s technical choices
Designs alternative technology solutions and improves customer(s) preference to engage Axcelis on technical problems
TD Process Integration: Drive all technical collaborations with consortia or possible partner companies