Software Support Engineer III

Applied Materials

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Santa Clara, CA
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Full-time
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58 days ago
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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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TL;DR · Software Support Engineer III

Global Software Support Engineer III - (E3) joins the team to manage customer expectations regarding software releases while investigating high-value problems, systemic bugs, and software failures. The role involves troubleshooting complex software issues in collaboration with engineering teams to improve product quality. Key responsibilities include tracking performance at external sites, performing scenario validation for enhancements, conducting requirements analysis, and developing Field Readiness and Software Readiness checklists for new products. Additionally, the individual will create training programs for field technicians and manufacturing engineers while mentoring junior staff on departmental procedures. The position requires expertise in software support, problem-solving, and consensus building. Candidates must have experience with Applied Material equipment to address technical challenges within the semiconductor and display manufacturing domain, ensuring high-quality software performance across various platforms through proactive feedback and cross-functional collaboration.

What you'll do

  • Manage customer expectations and prioritize software release requests based on platform needs.
  • Investigate high-value problems, systemic bugs, and software failures independently.
  • Troubleshoot complex software issues in collaboration with engineering teams to improve product quality.
  • Track software performance at customer sites and provide feedback to test teams for improvements.
  • Perform scenario validation for key software enhancements.
  • Conduct requirements analysis and manage schedules during interactions with external customers.
  • Develop Field Readiness and Software Readiness checklists for new product introductions.
  • Create and deliver training programs for field technicians, manufacturing engineers, and junior staff.

What we're looking for

  • Experience with Applied Materials equipment.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex software problems and investigate high-value customer issues.
  • Capability to perform requirements analysis, prioritization, and schedule management for external customers.
  • Ability to develop training programs and deliver instruction for junior engineers and technical staff.
  • Demonstrated conceptual and practical expertise in the relevant discipline.
  • Ability to solve complex problems by analyzing multiple sources of information.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to explain sensitive information and build consensus.
  • High level of motivation and ability to self-manage priorities and workload.

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