Field Applications Engineer (TEM)
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Summary
The Semiconductor Business Unit provides solutions in pathfinding, yield learning, and failure analysis of semiconductor processes and manufacturing. Our broad range of high-performance microscopy workflows provides critical data at the micro-, nano-, and picometer scales. Combining hardware and software expertise in electron, ion, and light microscopy with deep application knowledge in semiconductor technology, the team is dedicated to the pursuit of discovery.
Job description
The Mission
Our team provides technical expertise to top leading semiconductor companies developing groundbreaking products and processes using our innovative microscopy technology. The Applications team works at the intersection of the product team, the account team, and the customer to grow our business and ensure the success of our customers.
Key Results
- Support for new product introductions with customers to integrate our technology into their workflows in the lab and fab for failure analysis, characterization, and metrology.
- Application development and training to ensure that users can extract the full value of our technology and achieve the best possible results
- Collaborative development of new processes and applications as the customer technologies evolve.
How you will make an impact
The Field Applications Engineer is the technical professional responsible for enabling our industry customers in the integration of our tools into their processes supporting the development and production of semiconductors and related technologies.
What you will do
- Provide on-site professional technical support, primarily in Hillsboro, Oregon
- 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.
How will you get here?
This position is ideal for a creative and dynamic technologist with a focus on innovation and customer happiness. The successful candidate will possess the following combination of education and experience:
- Undergraduate degree in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) equipment and applications
- Expert level of 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 interpersonal 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 25%) and possession of a valid passport.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) equipment and applications
- Expert level of understanding of semiconductor processing, statistical process control, device physics, and failure analysis techniques
- Excellent, clear interpersonal 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 25%) and possession of a valid passport
Company overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over 100,000 employees globally, Thermo Fisher provides an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through its industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. The company serves customers across healthcare, life sciences, applied markets, and pharmaceutical sectors, offering solutions that accelerate research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, and increase laboratory productivity. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher operates globally, delivering critical scientific products, services, and workflow solutions that support researchers, organizations, and companies in addressing some of the world's most pressing issues.