[Remote] Field Applications Engineer (Semiconductor)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Thermo Fisher Scientific is a leader in the healthcare industry, seeking a Field Applications Engineer to provide technical support to semiconductor companies. The role focuses on integrating innovative microscopy technology into customer workflows, requiring hands-on experience with electron microscopy and strong customer relationship skills.


Responsibilities

  • Provide on-site professional technical support, primarily in North America
  • Develop innovative solutions to customer challenges
  • Support tool acceptance and new technologies on location and in coordination with the product and service teams
  • Develop positive relationships with our customers as the technical partner for solving their challenges, explaining our technology, and assisting with application development
  • Coordinate closely with internal product, engineering, marketing and account teams on product acceptance and development
  • Provide detailed technical feedback to the product teams on customer needs and product performance in the field

Skills

  • Minimum of an undergraduate degree in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred
  • Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience with Dual Beam, focused ion beam scanning and electron microscopy (FIB/SEM), or Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
  • Understanding of semiconductor processing, statistical process control, device physics, and failure analysis techniques
  • Experience with coding or scripting (C#, Python, MATLAB, etc.) is a plus
  • Excellent, clear communication skills and the ability to nurture positive, productive relationships with customers
  • Excellent problem-analysis and solving skills
  • Ability to travel both domestically and internationally (up to 40%) and possession of a valid passport
  • Metrology experience within the semiconductor industry preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Annual bonuses
  • Healthcare
  • 401(k) plans
  • National medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Employee assistance and family support
  • Commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  • Generous paid time off and holiday
  • Paid parental leave
  • Accident, life insurance, and disability coverage
  • Retirement savings programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounts

Company Overview

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services. It was founded in 1956, and is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is

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