Application Engineer (South Chandler, AZ)

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Chandler, AZ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Cleanroom, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Customer Training, Customer/Client Research, Develop and Maintain Customers, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Hand Tools, Identify Issues, Linux Operating System, MATLAB, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Equipment, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Metrology, On Site Support, Optics, Oscilloscope, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Physics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Product Demonstration, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Robotics, Sales Qualification, Sales Support, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Semiconductor Manufacturing, Semiconductors, Software Administration, Software Engineering, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Presentation, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Training Program, Training/Teaching, United States Citizen, Voltmeter, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Chandler, AZ
POSTED
30+ days ago

Application Engineer
Compensation: $105,000–$130,000 Base Salary
Position Summary
A leading advanced technology organization is seeking an Application Engineer II to provide technical support, applications expertise, customer training, and field engineering support for semiconductor inspection and metrology equipment. This customer-facing role serves as a key liaison between customers, engineering teams, and service organizations to ensure successful installation, operation, troubleshooting, and optimization of highly technical systems.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with semiconductor equipment, strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, and the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to customers and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary technical interface between customers and engineering teams to diagnose product issues and develop effective solutions.
  • Provide application support for semiconductor inspection and metrology systems.
  • Gather customer feedback and communicate enhancement requests to software and engineering teams.
  • Develop and deliver customer training programs, technical documentation, application notes, and best-practice materials.
  • Conduct product demonstrations, technical presentations, and customer evaluations.
  • Support sales activities by assisting with technical specifications, product requirements, and customer qualification processes.
  • Collaborate with Field Service Engineers to support equipment installations, upgrades, troubleshooting, and ongoing customer operations.
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships through consistent communication and technical expertise.
  • Respond to customer service requests and provide technical support remotely and onsite.
  • Perform preventive maintenance, system inspections, and equipment performance evaluations.
  • Train customers on proper operation, maintenance, and best practices for supported systems.
  • Maintain accurate service documentation and communicate findings to internal teams.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. university in one of the following:
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Electronics Engineering
    • Physics
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Manufacturing Engineering
    • Materials Science
    • Related technical discipline
  • 2–5 years of professional engineering experience.
  • Experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
  • Knowledge of MATLAB, Python, Linux, and other engineering analysis tools.
  • Understanding of optics, wavelengths, and optical measurement systems.
  • Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to travel as required within assigned territory.
  • U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.
  • Ability to successfully pass background and drug screening requirements.
Technical Requirements
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Semiconductor equipment installation
    • Equipment maintenance and repair
    • Troubleshooting and diagnostics
    • Sustaining engineering support
  • Experience using:
    • Oscilloscopes
    • Digital voltmeters
    • Standard engineering hand tools
  • Familiarity with:
    • Cleanroom environments
    • Laser-based systems
    • Vacuum systems
    • Optical bench configurations
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with photomask or mask inspection systems.
  • Knowledge of semiconductor metrology, including EUV and DUV applications.
  • Exposure to lithography processes and equipment.
  • Experience with optical imaging systems, cameras, and machine vision technologies.
  • Knowledge of laser systems and robotics.
  • Previous experience supporting semiconductor inspection tools.
Candidate Profile
  • Targeting Engineer II level candidates only.
  • Stable and consistent employment history preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Ability to work independently while supporting customer-facing activities.
  • Effective communicator capable of interfacing with customers, engineering teams, and service organizations.
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing environments.

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