Sr Applications Engineer

Axcelis Technologies

Dallas, TX

Full Time

Senior

1 day ago

Job Description

About the Role

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.

Key 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, and direct complex laboratory experiments and 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 present 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
Review and study professional literature to maintain and improve current technical skills
Discuss and write about technical issues
Provide guidance and information resources to train and develop others
Present technical results and product information at conferences and support marketing and sales objectives

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 apply statistical process control techniques
Research information and prepare technical written reports
Make corrective plans and recommend changes in design standards and policies
Apply technical troubleshooting to customers
Demonstrate integrity and trust
Demonstrate creativity on the job
Organize work and 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 and supervising others
Skilled at using PC
Guiding others through technical issues
Personal communications, delivering formal training & presentations
Interpreting engineering standards and applying knowledge to solve difficult problems
Written communication, time management, problem solving, priority setting

Working at Axcelis Technologies

It is the policy of Axcelis to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment for all persons free from discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, color, national origin, disability status, medical condition (including pregnancy), veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Axcelis will provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a disabled candidate or employee to perform the essential functions of the position, unless the accommodation would create an undue hardship for the Company.

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