Principal Application Engineer, Advanced Packaging Materials
Irvine, California, United States
$125,000 to $150,000 + Bonus + Full Benefits + Paid Relocation
Overview
This role is for a Principal Application Engineer to join a global organization focused on innovation and cutting-edge material technologies within the Semiconductor Packaging or Adhesive Technologies space, specifically supporting the electronics market. The position involves providing high-level technical engineering support, developing in-depth application expertise, and directly engaging with key customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership : Serve as the technical lead on developmental and commercialized products by optimizing material application processes.
- Customer Interaction : Directly interact with customers to troubleshoot and solve product and process-related problems.
- Value Creation : Ensure that new and existing products can be successfully employed by customers in a manner that brings clear and identifiable value.
- Problem Solving : Solve technology-specific fundamental problems associated with entire product lines and / or product classes using novel approaches to application process development, troubleshooting, and material characterization.
- Travel : Traveling of up to 10% will be part of this role.
What Makes You a Good Fit (Required Qualifications)
Education : Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Material Science / Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other related fields.Experience : 10+ years of experience working in a chemical environment for semiconductor advanced packaging.Technical Expertise :Good understanding of the latest Semiconductor Packaging trends , especially 2.5D and 3D package .
Expertise in wafer level encapsulation and molding process in semiconductor package.Communication : Strong verbal communication skills (one-on-one and group presentations) with solid interpersonal skills.Work Style : Strong ownership and responsibility with a customer-oriented mindset , effective in using project and time management skills to drive projects to completion, and the ability to work as a team member and independently.Health Insurance : Affordable plans for medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing starting on day 1.Work-Life Balance : Paid time off (sick, vacation, holiday, volunteer time), flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program.Financial : 401k matching , employee share plan with voluntary investment / matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards, and student loan reimbursement.Family Support : 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships.Career Growth : Diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement.