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About Applied Materials
Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment
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The Senior Application Engineer joins the team to support advanced materials characterization and failure analysis activities across semiconductor and high-technology applications. The role involves providing technical expertise, application development, and customer support for a portfolio of characterization tools. Key responsibilities include developing characterization workflows for semiconductor devices, packaging, and interconnects, leading complex troubleshooting for root-cause investigations, and creating operating procedures. The candidate must possess hands-on experience with Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), materials characterization, failure analysis, image analysis, and metrology tool troubleshooting. Highly preferred skills include Focused Ion Beam (FIB), CT-Xray, and ICP-MS. The position addresses the technical challenge of enabling the adoption of next-generation characterization technologies and optimizing analytical methodologies for advanced materials within the semiconductor industry.
AI
ML
Python
R
C#
Generative AI
Deep Learning
Data Analytics
Algorithm Development
Production Software
System Integration
Optimization
Large-scale Data Systems
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Wet Process
Chemical Analysis
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
SEM
TEM
XRD
XPS
SIMS
Failure Analysis
AOI
AOS
CSAM
3D x-ray CT
Metrology
Thin Film Characterization
Electrochemical Testing
Root Cause Analysis