Senior Applications Engineer

Senior Applications Engineer

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Persimmon Technologies is a global leader in robotics and electric motor technology. We specialize in the development and manufacturing of vacuum environment robots that are integral to the production of advanced semiconductor chips used in data centers, cellular phones, computers, and other critical applications driving the AI revolution. Our cutting‑edge robotics solutions are used by the semiconductor industry's largest integrated device manufacturers and foundry companies worldwide, including industry giants like Intel, TSMC, Samsung, and AMD.

These solutions are integral to the production processes of their customers, such as Apple, NVIDIA, and Tesla. Persimmon is a key player in the global supply chain for advanced semiconductors, as well as in LED and flat panel display equipment manufacturing.

In addition to our semiconductor robotics, Persimmon has pioneered next‑generation electric motor technology, utilizing additive manufacturing techniques to develop motors for electric vehicles (EVs) and high‑performance applications.

Persimmon Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (SHI), a $7 billion global conglomerate. We are a rapidly growing technology company headquartered in Wakefield, Massachusetts. For more information about Persimmon Technologies, please visit

This role involves interpreting customer technical needs to define product specifications, designing and testing new product features, and developing custom mechanical components. It also includes creating and maintaining accurate technical documentation, providing on‑site support, and collaborating cross‑functionally to ensure successful product implementation.

Reports to:

Director of Applications Engineering.

• Collect and interpret customer’s mechanical, electrical, and software requirements for new business opportunities.
• Define internal specifications for new hardware and software product features based on customer requirements.
• Test and evaluate new product features to ensure customer requirements and expectations are achieved.
• Provide onsite system integration support and training for customer evaluations and first‑time product installations.
• Provide timely and accurate responses to customer‑driven information and action requests.
• Understand root cause and drive resolution of product issues/problems/inquiries with respect to performance and reliability.
• Plan, design, research, write a range of documents, including product manuals, application notes, technical presentations, marketing material, software release notes, technical support bulletins, product change notices, training material, and videos.
• Maintain currency and accuracy of all documentation.
• Establish, communicate, and maintain documentation standards, and provide training where required.
• Develop project plans and timelines.
• Regularly participate in product / project team meetings.

• Fully fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience.
• Proficiency with authoring software (MS Office suite, Adobe Professional).
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and technical specifications.
• Demonstrates organizational skills and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent interviewing skills to elicit information from a variety of engineering resources.
• Ability to quickly grasp and communicate technical concepts.
• Ability to succeed with minimal resources and minimal supervision.
• Team and customer oriented person with professional demeanor.

• Required approx. 20% travel to supplier locations which include local, domestic, and international locations.
• Work is sedentary in nature, but may require standing, walking, grasping, and lifting/moving up to 30 pounds.

• MS or BS in robotics, mechanical, electrical engineering, or computer science (robotics / mechatronics experience preferred).

The compensation range for this position is $100k to $140k. The actual pay…