{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"42c3ce5ffb8c9c78ff553ada","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/42c3ce5ffb8c9c78ff553ada","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/42c3ce5ffb8c9c78ff553ada","title":"Application Engineer","description":"Job Description – Application Development Engineer\n\nWe are looking for an Applications Development Engineer with technical expertise in the field of semiconductor packaging and electronics manufacturing. Previous experience involving material science, and interactions with external clients is highly valued.\n\nThe Company (who we are) – PulseForge develops and manufacturers innovative process equipment and material solutions for electronics manufacturing and advanced semiconductor packaging. Our proprietary PulseForge equipment enables next-generation manufacturing processes, helping customers overcome complex technical challenges, improve manufacturing yield and efficiency, deliver superior cost of ownership and accelerate the commercialization of advanced electronic devices.\n\nAs our technologies gain broader adoption and customer requirements continue to evolve, we are expanding our applications engineering capabilities to support increasingly complex applications, accelerate process innovation, and deliver scalable, high-performance manufacturing solutions.\n\nAbout You\n\nYou are a hands-on engineer or scientist with a strong technical foundation in materials science, semiconductor processing, or electronics manufacturing. You are naturally curious, enjoy solving complex technical problems, and are motivated by developing innovative solutions to emerging manufacturing challenges.\n\nYou approach engineering challenges systematically, combining experimental design, analytical thinking, and practical laboratory experience to develop and validate new processes.\n\nYou are comfortable taking ownership of technical projects, working independently, and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams. You recognize the importance of translating experimental results into repeatable, reliable processes that can ultimately support customer manufacturing requirements.\n\nRole Summary\n\nAs an Applications Development Engineer, you will work within the applications engineering team to develop, optimize, and validate electronics manufacturing and semiconductor manufacturing processes using PulseForge technologies. You’ll execute experimental plans, analyze process data, and contribute directly to the advancement of electronics manufacturing solutions. This role focuses primarily on application development and technical project execution, with occasional external interface for technical discussions, demonstrations, or onsite support.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop and implement internal process development projects to expand PulseForge products application capabilities, particularly in electronics manufacturing and semiconductor packaging processes.\nDesign and execute experiments (DOE) to optimize processing conditions and enable new material solutions for PulseForge Applications.\nMaintain ownership of technical development projects, including planning, documentation, and reporting of results.\nCollaborate closely with, mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to improve system capabilities and process integration.\nSupport prototype tool validation, process qualification, and development of application notes and work instructions.\nMaintain a safe and organized laboratory environment, ensuring proper use of equipment, chemicals, and cleanroom protocols.\nContribute to technical documentation, internal knowledge databases, and process guidelines.\nRepresent the applications engineering function in internal project reviews and cross-functional development initiatives.\nOccasional participation in technical conferences, workshops, and technology forums to stay current on industry trends.\nTravel: Up to 10% (domestic and international) for technical demonstrations, tool installations, or internal meetings.\nLocation: Austin, TX preferred, or willingness to relocate.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field.\n2+ years of hands-on laboratory or manufacturing process development experience.\nStrong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.\nAbility to manage multiple technical projects concurrently.\nDemonstrated experience in experiment design, data analysis, and problem-solving within multidisciplinary teams.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster’s degree or higher in engineering, material sciences or physical sciences (or equivalent work experience).\nCleanroom experience and familiarity with backend semiconductor or advanced packaging equipment.\nUnderstanding of semiconductor device manufacturing processes, surface mount technology, thin-film deposition, or polymer curing processes.\nStrong grasp of the glass manufacturing process and chemistry is a plus.\nPractical experience working with process control methodologies and manufacturing tools.\nStrong technical writing and communication skills.\n\nSalary:\n\n$115,000- $120,000 annual, commensurate on experience.","company":"Pulseforge","rawCompany":"pulseforge","city":"Austin","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-11-07T10:22:05.712Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2131.00","title":"Materials Engineers","slug":"materials-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"334413","title":"Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing","slug":"semiconductor-and-related-device-manufacturing"},{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Application Engineer","description":"Job Description – Application Development Engineer\n\nWe are looking for an Applications Development Engineer with technical expertise in the field of semiconductor packaging and electronics manufacturing. Previous experience involving material science, and interactions with external clients is highly valued.\n\nThe Company (who we are) – PulseForge develops and manufacturers innovative process equipment and material solutions for electronics manufacturing and advanced semiconductor packaging. Our proprietary PulseForge equipment enables next-generation manufacturing processes, helping customers overcome complex technical challenges, improve manufacturing yield and efficiency, deliver superior cost of ownership and accelerate the commercialization of advanced electronic devices.\n\nAs our technologies gain broader adoption and customer requirements continue to evolve, we are expanding our applications engineering capabilities to support increasingly complex applications, accelerate process innovation, and deliver scalable, high-performance manufacturing solutions.\n\nAbout You\n\nYou are a hands-on engineer or scientist with a strong technical foundation in materials science, semiconductor processing, or electronics manufacturing. You are naturally curious, enjoy solving complex technical problems, and are motivated by developing innovative solutions to emerging manufacturing challenges.\n\nYou approach engineering challenges systematically, combining experimental design, analytical thinking, and practical laboratory experience to develop and validate new processes.\n\nYou are comfortable taking ownership of technical projects, working independently, and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams. You recognize the importance of translating experimental results into repeatable, reliable processes that can ultimately support customer manufacturing requirements.\n\nRole Summary\n\nAs an Applications Development Engineer, you will work within the applications engineering team to develop, optimize, and validate electronics manufacturing and semiconductor manufacturing processes using PulseForge technologies. 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This role focuses primarily on application development and technical project execution, with occasional external interface for technical discussions, demonstrations, or onsite support.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop and implement internal process development projects to expand PulseForge products application capabilities, particularly in electronics manufacturing and semiconductor packaging processes.\nDesign and execute experiments (DOE) to optimize processing conditions and enable new material solutions for PulseForge Applications.\nMaintain ownership of technical development projects, including planning, documentation, and reporting of results.\nCollaborate closely with, mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to improve system capabilities and process integration.\nSupport prototype tool validation, process qualification, and development of application notes and work instructions.\nMaintain a safe and organized laboratory environment, ensuring proper use of equipment, chemicals, and cleanroom protocols.\nContribute to technical documentation, internal knowledge databases, and process guidelines.\nRepresent the applications engineering function in internal project reviews and cross-functional development initiatives.\nOccasional participation in technical conferences, workshops, and technology forums to stay current on industry trends.\nTravel: Up to 10% (domestic and international) for technical demonstrations, tool installations, or internal meetings.\nLocation: Austin, TX preferred, or willingness to relocate.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field.\n2+ years of hands-on laboratory or manufacturing process development experience.\nStrong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.\nAbility to manage multiple technical projects concurrently.\nDemonstrated experience in experiment design, data analysis, and problem-solving within multidisciplinary teams.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster’s degree or higher in engineering, material sciences or physical sciences (or equivalent work experience).\nCleanroom experience and familiarity with backend semiconductor or advanced packaging equipment.\nUnderstanding of semiconductor device manufacturing processes, surface mount technology, thin-film deposition, or polymer curing processes.\nStrong grasp of the glass manufacturing process and chemistry is a plus.\nPractical experience working with process control methodologies and manufacturing tools.\nStrong technical writing and communication skills.\n\nSalary:\n\n$115,000- $120,000 annual, commensurate on experience.","datePosted":"2026-11-07T10:22:05.712Z","dateModified":"2026-11-07T10:22:05.712Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Pulseforge","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Austin","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"42c3ce5ffb8c9c78ff553ada"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/42c3ce5ffb8c9c78ff553ada"}}