Application Engineer; Taylor, TX

Position: Application Engineer (Taylor, TX)
## Application Engineer (Taylor, TX)
** Taylor,TX76574
*
* Employment Type:

Perm Job Number: 25626

Remote Options:
Onsite##

Job Description
** Application Engineer*
* ** Compensation:** $100k to $125k  Position Summary  A leading advanced technology organization is seeking an Application Engineer to provide technical support, applications expertise, customer training, and field engineering support for semiconductor inspection and metrology equipment. This customer-facing role serves as a key liaison between customers, engineering teams, and service organizations to ensure successful installation, operation, troubleshooting, and optimization of highly technical systems.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with semiconductor equipment, strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, and the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to customers and internal stakeholders.  

Key Responsibilities
* Serve as the primary technical interface between customers and engineering teams to diagnose product issues and develop effective solutions.
* Provide application support for semiconductor inspection and metrology systems.
* Gather customer feedback and communicate enhancement requests to software and engineering teams.
* Develop and deliver customer training programs, technical documentation, application notes, and best-practice materials.
* Conduct product demonstrations, technical presentations, and customer evaluations.
* Support sales activities by assisting with technical specifications, product requirements, and customer qualification processes.
* Collaborate with Field Service Engineers to support equipment installations, upgrades, troubleshooting, and ongoing customer operations.
* Build and maintain strong customer relationships through consistent communication and technical expertise.
* Respond to customer service requests and provide technical support remotely and onsite.
* Perform preventive maintenance, system inspections, and equipment performance evaluations.
* Train customers on proper operation, maintenance, and best practices for supported systems.
* Maintain accurate service documentation and communicate findings to internal teams.

Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. university in one of the following:  + Electrical Engineering  + Electronics Engineering  + Physics  + Mechanical Engineering  + Manufacturing Engineering  + Materials Science  + Related technical discipline
* 2–5 years of professional engineering experience.
* Experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
* Knowledge of MATLAB, Python, Linux, and other engineering analysis tools.
* Understanding of optics, wavelengths, and optical measurement systems.
* Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
* Ability to travel as required within assigned territory.
* U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.
* Ability to successfully pass background and drug screening requirements.

Technical Requirements
* Hands-on experience with:  + Semiconductor equipment installation  + Equipment maintenance and repair  + Troubleshooting and diagnostics  + Sustaining engineering support
* Experience using:  + Oscilloscopes  + Digital voltmeters  + Standard engineering hand tools
* Familiarity with:  + Cleanroom environments  + Laser-based systems  + Vacuum systems  + Optical bench configurations

Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with photomask or mask inspection systems.
* Knowledge of semiconductor metrology, including EUV and DUV applications.
* Exposure to lithography processes and equipment.
* Experience with optical imaging systems, cameras, and machine vision technologies.
* Knowledge of laser systems and robotics.
* Previous experience supporting semiconductor inspection tools.

Candidate Profile
* Targeting Engineer II level candidates only.
* Stable and consistent employment history preferred.
* Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
* Ability to work independently while supporting customer-facing activities.
* Effective communicator capable of interfacing with customers, engineering teams, and service organizations.
* Comfortable working in fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing environments.