Application Engineer - Semiconductor Systems

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Sales Support
• Partner with regional sales managers and business development teams to evaluate customer opportunities and develop technical solutions.
• Serve as the primary engineering contact during the quotation and proposal process.
• Review customer specifications, process requirements, and project documents to determine system scope and technical requirements.
• Provide technical presentations and support customer design reviews.
• System Design & Engineering
• Design vacuum-jacketed piping (VJP) systems and related cryogenic fluid distribution equipment for semiconductor OEM and end-user applications.
• Develop system layouts, equipment specifications, pipe routing concepts, and design calculations.
• Evaluate thermal, mechanical, and operational requirements for proposed systems.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, industry standards, and customer specifications.
• Support detailed engineering reviews and design optimization efforts.
• Manufacturing Support & Product Validation
• Serve as the engineering lead during fabrication and assembly of first-article systems and new product designs.
• Provide hands-on support to manufacturing teams to ensure designs are built in accordance with engineering requirements and customer specifications.
• Monitor first-article builds, identify design or manufacturability issues, and drive corrective actions.
• Review fabrication drawings, bills of material, weldments, and assembly processes to ensure successful execution.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve technical issues and minimize production delays.
• Lead design reviews and lessons-learned activities following first builds, incorporating improvements into future designs and standards.
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), pressure testing, and system validation activities as required.
• Develop and maintain design standards that improve manufacturability, quality, and scalability of semiconductor product offerings.
• Act as the engineering authority for design changes, deviations, and disposition of non-conforming materials related to assigned projects.
• Customer & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Interface directly with semiconductor OEM customers, EPC firms, and end users.
• Cookordinate with manufacturing, project management, sourcing, and quality teams to ensure design feasibility and successful project execution.
• Provide engineering support during fabrication, testing, installation, and commissioning when required.
• Travel to customer locations as needed for site visits and technical meetings.
• Continuous Improvement
• Support standardization and harmonization initiatives for semiconductor product offerings.
• Aid in developing engineering standards, design practices, and product documentation.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts focused on quote speed, accuracy, and execution efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in industrial systems, process piping, rotating equipment, industrial gases, chemical processing, semiconductor, or related industries.
• Experience performing engineering calculations and developing technical designs.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with CAD software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting technical sales or application engineering activities.
• Experience with semiconductor manufacturing facilities, OEM equipment, or ultra-high purity systems.
• Background in process piping design, fluid systems, pressure vessels, industrial gas systems, or thermal systems.
• Familiarity with ASME B31.3, pressure equipment design, and relevant engineering standards.
• Understanding of project cost estimating and proposal development.
• Experience working directly with OEM customers.
• Experience supporting manufacturing environments and new product introductions (NPI).
• Experience supervising first-article builds, prototype development, or engineered-to-order products.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
• Experience resolving fabrication, assembly, and quality issues in a production environment.