Application Development Engineer - (E3 or E4)

Overview In this role you will lead the product application roadmap and serve as the technical lead for complex application development and customer engagements. You will drive beta-site evaluations, demos, and proof-of-concept activities aligned with project schedules and SOWs. You’ll partner with customers to define success criteria, manage implementations, and optimize system performance for specific applications. You will influence product direction through cross-functional collaboration and present technical solutions to stakeholders, shaping material-technology outcomes at scale. Compensation / Benefitscomprehensive benefits packagebonus programstock award program ResponsibilitiesLead the product application roadmap by understanding customer technologies and future needsAct as technical lead for complex application development, customer engagements, and cross-functional teamsDrive beta-site evaluations, customer demonstrations, and POC activitiesPartner with customers to analyze requirements, define success criteria, and manage timelinesDevelop and approve application support plans for installations and deploymentsCreate methodologies to optimize system performance for specific applicationsTransfer new capabilities from product development to customer-facing supportLead technical reviews and problem-solving discussions with customers and internal stakeholdersAddress complex technical challenges with analytical, innovative solutionsLead functional projects with moderate complexity, risk, and resourcesInfluence objectives through technical expertise and strategic recommendations Key requirementsPh.D. in a related field preferred; Master’s with relevant experience consideredExperience in semiconductor inspection, metrology, testing, or advanced packagingExperience working with semiconductor customers on evaluations, installations, and app development desiredAdvanced expertise in a technical discipline with ability to apply deep knowledge to solve challengesProven ability translating business/technical requirements into actionable solutions or product enhancementsStrong leadership to guide cross-functional teams and engagementsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills for presenting concepts and negotiating solutionsleadershipcommunicationcross-functional collaborationsemiconductor inspectionmetrologytesting