JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Overview:
The Senior Applications Engineer assists customers in setting up processes on Axcelis ion implantation. This role requires many of the same skills and knowledge that our customers’ process engineers require, and is a high-level support function with process engineering and equipment characterization components.
Essential 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/directs complex laboratory experiments/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 presents seminars to train others
Perform other related duties or similar nature and complexity as directed
Additional Responsibilities:
Evaluate and interpret technical papers, standards, specifications and emerging technology trends.
Reviews and studies professional literature and other wise maintains and improves current technical skills
Discuss and write about technical issues
Provide guidance and information resources in order to train and develop others.
Present technical results and product information at conferences and support of marketing and sales objectives
Skills, Knowledge & Ability:
Ability to:
Interface, negotiate, and coach customers in technical problems in both proactive and reactive mode
Apply scientific methods to difficult problems
Logically analyze data and technical information
Design experiments and statistical process control techniques
Research information
Prepare technical written reports
Make corrective plans. Recommend changes in design standards and polices
Apply technical troubleshooting to customers
Demonstrate integrity and trust
Demonstrate creativity on the job
Organize work
Learn on the fly
Lift up to 35 lbs. for short periods of time.
SDS/Toxic gas handling and use of respiratory
Work in clean room environment
Knowledge of:
Multiple aspects of semiconductor equipment subsystems
Basic implanter or Diffusion 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:
Guiding others through technical issues
Personal communications
Delivering formal training & presentations
Interpreting engineering standards and forms
Applying knowledge to the solution of difficult problems
Written communication
Time management
Technical learning
Problem solving
Priority setting
Using PC
Education and Experience: Requires a Bachelors Degree in a related field with 6-8 years of experience, or a Masters Degree in a related field with 4-6 years of experience.
Travel Requirement: 0-25%
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
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 federal, state or local 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.
U.S. BASE SALARY RANGE
$126,639.20 - $189,958.80This base salary range reflects the typical compensation for this role across U.S. locations.
Our salary ranges are determined by role and level; individual pay is determined based on
multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, work
location, and internal equity. The range provides the opportunity for growth and progression as
you develop within the role.
Base pay is one part of our U.S. total compensation package which includes eligibility in the
Axcelis Team Incentive bonus plan, and comprehensive benefits package (for regular
employees working 20+ hours a week).