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Sr Field Applications Engineer (Semiconductor)

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Sr Field Applications Engineer (Semiconductor)

Remote

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description

The Semiconductor Business Unit provides solutions in pathfinding, yield learning, and failure analysis of semiconductor processes and manufacturing. Our broad range of high-performance microscopy workflows provides critical data at the micro-, nano-, and picometer scales. Combining hardware and software expertise in electron, ion, and light microscopy with deep application knowledge in semiconductor technology, the team is dedicated to the pursuit of discovery. Our employees work with companies on the forefront of semiconductor innovation as they develop and characterize the processes that will lead to the technologies of tomorrow.

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The Mission

The Semiconductor Field Applications Team provides technical expertise to top leading semiconductor companies developing groundbreaking products and processes using our innovative microscopy technology. The Applications team works at the intersection of the product team, the account team, and the customer to grow our business and ensure the success of our customers.

Key Results are:

  • Support for new product introductions at customer sites, working with customer engineers to integrate our technology into their workflows in the lab and fab for failure analysis, characterization, and metrology.
  • Application development and training to ensure that users can extract the full value of our technology and achieve the best possible results
  • Collaborative development of new processes and applications as the customer technologies evolve.

How you will make an impact

The Field Applications Engineer is the technical professional responsible for enabling our industry customers in the integration of our tools into their processes supporting the development and production of semiconductors and related technologies.

What you will do

  • Provide on-site professional technical support, primarily in North America.
  • Develop innovative solutions to customer challenges.
  • Support tool acceptance and new technologies on location and in coordination with the product and service teams.
  • Develop positive relationships with our customers as the technical partner for solving their challenges, explaining our technology, and assisting with application development.
  • Coordinate closely with internal product, engineering, marketing and account teams on product acceptance and development.
  • Provide detailed technical feedback to the product teams on customer needs and product performance in the field.

How will you get here?

This position is ideal for a creative and dynamic technologist with a focus on innovation and customer happiness. The successful candidate will possess the following combination of education and experience:

  • Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience with Dual Beam, focused ion beam scanning and electron microscopy (FIB/SEM)
  • Metrology experience within the semiconductor industry
  • Understanding of semiconductor processing, statistical process control, device physics, and failure analysis techniques
  • Experience with coding or scripting (C#, Python, MATLAB, etc.) is a plus.
  • Excellent, clear communication skills and the ability to nurture positive, productive relationships with customers.
  • Excellent problem-analysis and solving skills
  • Ability to travel both domestically and internationally (up to 25%) and possession of a valid passport.

Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01276534
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program