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Sr. Applications Engineer

Axcelis Technologies, Boise, ID, United States


JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Overview:
The Senior Applications Engineer assists customers in setting up processes on Axcelis ion implantation. This role requires many of the same skills and knowledge that our customers' process engineers require, and is a high-level support function with process engineering and equipment characterization components.

Essential Responsibilities:
Perform technical support for all segments of the organization

Provide reactive and proactive technical support for customers including machine and process troubleshooting

Perform individually or with peers on scientific or engineering projects

Perform scientific or mathematical analysis and calculations

Design/conduct/directs complex laboratory experiments/field tests to ascertain hitherto unknown information

Interpret and communicate results

Prepare detailed scientific reports and comprehensive proposals

Contribute ideas which improve our product or processes

Understand and interpret business and technology trends

Publish technical papers, application notes, manuals and presents seminars to train others

Perform other related duties or similar nature and complexity as directed

Additional Responsibilities:

Evaluate and interpret technical papers, standards, specifications and emerging technology trends.

Reviews and studies professional literature and other wise maintains and improves current technical skills

Discuss and write about technical issues

Provide guidance and information resources in order to train and develop others.

Present technical results and product information at conferences and support of marketing and sales objectives

Skills, Knowledge & Ability:

Ability to:

Interface, negotiate, and coach customers in technical problems in both proactive and reactive mode

Apply scientific methods to difficult problems

Logically analyze data and technical information

Design experiments and statistical process control techniques

Research information

Prepare technical written reports

Make corrective plans. Recommend changes in design standards and polices

Apply technical troubleshooting to customers

Demonstrate integrity and trust

Demonstrate creativity on the job

Organize work

Learn on the fly

Lift up to 35 lbs. for short periods of time.

SDS/Toxic gas handling and use of respiratory

Work in clean room environment

Knowledge of:

Multiple aspects of semiconductor equipment subsystems

Basic implanter or Diffusion physics

Beam optics

Dosimetry systems

Vacuum technology

Temperature measurement systems

Semiconductor fabrication and device physics

Clean room protocols and wafer processing

Implant chemical analysis techniques

Implant and wafer metrology

Basic business, accounting & financial practices

Basic management techniques and supervising others

Skilled at:

Guiding others through technical issues

Personal communications

Delivering formal training & presentations

Interpreting engineering standards and forms

Applying knowledge to the solution of difficult problems

Written communication

Time management

Technical learning

Problem solving

Priority setting

Using PC

Education and Experience:

Requires a Bachelors Degree in a related field with 6-8 years of experience, or a Masters Degree in a related field with 4-6 years of experience.

Travel Requirement:

0-25%

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

It is the policy of Axcelis to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment for all persons free from discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, color, national origin, disability status, medical condition (including pregnancy), veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Axcelis will provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a disabled candidate or employee to perform the essential functions of the position, unless the accommodation would create an undue hardship for the Company.

U.S. BASE SALARY RANGE

$126,639.20 - $189,958.80

This base salary range reflects the typical compensation for this role across U.S. locations.

Our salary ranges are determined by role and level; individual pay is determined based on

multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, work

location, and internal equity. The range provides the opportunity for growth and progression as

you develop within the role.

Base pay is one part of our U.S. total compensation package which includes eligibility in the

Axcelis Team Incentive bonus plan, and comprehensive benefits package (for regular

employees working 20+ hours a week).