Semiconductor Applications Engineer

Company Overview

INFICON is a growing, global, leading provider of innovative technologies that enhances productivity and quality in sophisticated industrial processes. The products provided by INFICON are world-class instruments for gas analysis, measurement, and control and are vital to manufacturers and end-users. INFICON is headquartered in Switzerland and has world-class manufacturing facilities in Europe, the United States and China with subsidiaries located throughout the world. This position will be located at INFICON's U.S. headquarters in East Syracuse, NY. For more detailed information about INFICON, please visit our website at www.inficon.com.

Major Responsibilities:

• Deploy and Support FabGuard Software Platform (Primary focus on Fault Detection and Classification) on semiconductor manufacturing equipment toolsets.
• Create recipes and data analysis of tool based sensors (data), INFICON sensors and the customers sensors for the purposes of Fault Detection and Classification (FDC) using FabGuard.
• Provide installation and application support of INFICON sensors, FabGuard Controllers (computers) and Leak Detectors.
• Provide written and oral feedback to the customer on applications work including process troubleshooting, recipe development, and advanced analysis techniques.
• Provide written and oral feedback to Account Manager on weekly activities, customer requests, needs and requirements.
• Provide onsite training on INFICON products including FabGuard FDC software, INFICON hardware usage and basic troubleshooting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in (Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or related sciences) with 5 years work experience
• Solid understanding of Semiconductor Processes and OEM tools including Etch, Thin Films, and Diffusion. Broad understanding of ALD, Etch and PVD is desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both external and internal customer relationships.
• Ability to adapt to various field situations and to foster strong relationships with internal and external customers.
• Fault Detection and Classification (FDC), Computer Networking and Factory Automation, is required. Residual Gas Analysis (RGA), Run to Run Control and Statistical Process Control experience is desirable.
• Requires strong Analytical Skills and Critical Thinking to Solve Complex Problems
• Requires strong organizational and computer skills.
• Ability to travel (approximately 10-15%).

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