Field Applications Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Field Applications Engineer (FAE) specializing in manometers provides advanced technical support to key customers, primarily major semiconductor equipment manufacturers in the Bay Area and other sites across North America.

This role leads technical engagements related to pressure measurement solutions, leveraging a deep understanding of customer equipment, process requirements, and industry trends to drive successful integration and contribute to product development initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Communicate regularly with customer equipment and process engineers.
• Engage with customers’ R&D teams to understand their development roadmaps and facilitate technical discussions.
• Manage the customer’s activity, requirements, applications, and expectations.
• Perform product evaluations and support customer integration.
• Identify and address complex technical issues at customer sites.
• Propose technical solutions aligned with customer needs and development goals.
• Collaborate with the sales team and internal engineering groups on technical projects and customer solutions.
• Influence internal product development through deep process insights and field feedback.
• Promote and manage co-development or joint evaluation projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other FAEs.
• Conduct advanced technical training for internal teams and customers.
• Prepare technical documents such as presentations, manuals, and test plans.
• Maintain and update internal technical knowledge bases.
• Represent the company in external technical forums, conferences, and industry consortia.

Supervisory Responsibility

No direct reports, but expected to provide leadership and mentoring.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position conducted primarily in an office setting, with significant customer interface. The role uses standard equipment such as computers, filing cabinets, photocopiers, and phones, and can be fully in person.

General Requirements

Physical Demands

Primarily office-based work, involving frequent use of computers and standard office equipment.

Regular customer visits for technical discussions, evaluations, and support.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

Travel

Travel required (approximately 10–20%), including international destinations.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field.

PhD preferred.

10+ years of experience in a relevant technical role.

Specific Requirements

Strong technical network in the semiconductor industry and academia.

Experience in joint development, product roadmap contribution, and customer strategy alignment.

Other Duties

This job description is not exhaustive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.