Applications Engineer II – Semiconductor Sealing Systems

About the role

The ideal candidate will have experience in semiconductor manufacturing processes and a strong understanding of sealing technologies used in vacuum, gas delivery, chemical processing, and high-purity applications. This role bridges engineering, sales, product development, and customer focus to deliver innovative sealing solutions that meet demanding semiconductor industry requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource for Sales and customers regarding sealing products and applications within semiconductor manufacturing environments.
• Evaluate customer requirements and recommend appropriate sealing solutions, including elastomer seals, O-rings, bonded seals, custom molded components, and advanced sealing materials.
• Collaborate with product development and engineering teams to design, develop, test, and validate new sealing products for end user equipment applications.
• Provide technical support throughout the product lifecycle, including design reviews, qualification testing, failure analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshoot sealing performance issues in field and manufacturing environments.
• Support semiconductor OEMs and end users with product and material selection, installation recommendations, and performance optimization.
• Develop technical documentation, application notes, product specifications, test reports, and customer presentations.
• Partner with sales teams to identify opportunities, support customer visits, and deliver technical presentations.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging semiconductor technologies, materials advancements, and competitive products to support strategic product development.
• Cook up with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure successful product launches and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in applications engineering, product engineering, or technical support, role.
• Experience using 3D CAD software; Solidworks preferred, knowledge of FEA systems.
• Strong computer literacy, especially in MS Office.
• Able to work in cross-functional team environment.
• Effective communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with failure analysis and root cause investigations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering software tools.
• Experience developing custom solutions for semiconductor OEM equipment.
• Understanding of sealing technologies, including O-rings, gaskets, elastomeric seals, engineered polymer seals, and high-purity sealing materials selection for aggressive chemicals, high temperatures, plasma environments, and ultra-high vacuum applications.
• Knowledge of key polymer families including FFKM, FKM, PTFE, PFA, or other advanced sealing materials.
• Familiarity with semiconductor industry standards and contamination control requirements.
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) or seal design simulation tools.
• Experience supporting semiconductor equipment manufacturers, wafer fabrication facilities, or semiconductor materials suppliers.
• Understanding of Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, and product qualification testing.
• Experience working in cross-functional product development environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing custom solutions for semiconductor OEM equipment.
• Understanding of sealing technologies, including O-rings, gaskets, elastomeric seals, engineered polymer seals, and high-purity sealing materials selection for aggressive chemicals, high temperatures, plasma environments, and ultra-high vacuum applications.
• Knowledge of key polymer families including FFKM, FKM, PTFE, PFA, or other advanced sealing materials.
• Familiarity with semiconductor industry standards and contamination control requirements.
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) or seal design simulation tools.
• Experience supporting semiconductor equipment manufacturers, wafer fabrication facilities, or semiconductor materials suppliers.
• Understanding of Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, and product qualification testing.
• Experience working in cross-functional product development environments.

Competencies

• Customer-focused mindset.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Continuous improvement orientation.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally to support customers, suppliers, and industry events.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.

Drug Free Workplace

We are a Drug Free Workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation subject to federal, state, and local laws.