Applications Engineer

• Collaborate with customers to understand their semiconductor processes and requirements, providing tailored abatement solutions and specifications.
• Provide technical expertise in integrating Pfeiffer products into diverse semiconductor manufacturing environments.
• Specify and validate system configurations for semiconductor customers, ensuring alignment with industry standards and Application BKMs.
• Conduct technical sales presentations to showcase Pfeiffer applications in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Collaborate with technology, engineering, manufacturing, and sales department to assist in the continuous improvement of legacy products (CIP) and/or design and development of new products necessary to make target accounts successful.
• Work closely with Engineering and Application teams to prepare and review equipment engineering documents (SEED, etc.).
• Provide input and actively participate in abatement troubleshooting/expertise and resolving quality / process issues with pumps installed at target customer sites; actively participate in writing failure analysis reports and 8D reports to customer. 

• Perform abatement calculations and develop system fingerprints during the specification process.
• Review and approve customer-specific chemistry change requests. 
• Participate actively in installed base follow-up and optimization.

• Participate in writing install, maintenance and service procedures with local field service support.
• Maintain well-documented records for fingerprints, calculations, and installation documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects, safety meetings, task force and escalation meetings, management reviews, etc. as requested.
• Propose & participate actively in customer application training 
• Occasional work in the subfab may be required.
• Assist in other applications team duties as needed.
• Cross-training for applications support in other products as needed. 

• Solid understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to articulate technical concepts to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in data analysis and presentation building for customer engagement.
• Intensive knowledge of chemistry & processes used in semiconductor industry.
• Excellent autonomous problem-solving ability. 
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical or engineering field or equivalent experience required (Chemistry or Chemical Engineering background preferred)
• Experience in semiconductor applications or related field.
• Proficient in plotting data and building presentations for technical sales purposes.

• Occasional travel to regional customer sites and external conferences, estimated up to 20% of the time.

Benefits include:  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Profit Sharing, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, Vacation, Sick Pay, Holidays, EAP and more

*This position is eligible for up to a 5% annual bonus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other protected class by local/state/federal laws.