Applications Engineer

INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes, and complete factories. These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications. Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental health and safety.

Deploy and support INFICON semiconductor products, with a focus on our fault detection and classification (FDC) software called FabGuard. At times it will also be necessary to support our broad range of sensors. The candidate will operate out of their home office.

Major Responsibilities:

• Deploy and support FabGuard software
• Partner with tool owners to determine which tool data, sensor data, and wafer logistics data to trace in FabGuard, and when it is appropriate to trace those variables
• Provide technical assistance for internal and external customers
• Provide written and oral feedback to the customer on applications work including process troubleshooting, FDC development, and advanced analysis techniques
• Provide onsite training on INFICON products including FabGuard FDC software, INFICON hardware usage and basic troubleshooting
• Provide installation support of INFICON software and hardware as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or related sciences, with at least 3 years on semiconductor experience
• Broad understanding of semiconductor processes and OEM tools including lithography, PVD, CVD, Etch, and CMP is required 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt to various field situations and to foster strong relationships with internal and external customers
• Prior exposure to Fault Detection and Classification (FDC), computer networking, and factory automation is required. 
• Requires strong analytical skills and critical thinking to solve complex problems
• Requires strong organizational and computer skills

For New York, the expected salary range for this position is between $60,000 and $150,000 per year. In addition, INFICON employees are eligible for a profit sharing bonus with a target of 10%.  The actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

INFICON provides a dynamic work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees experience ongoing green initiatives, flexible work hours, and a variety of health and wellness programs.

INFICON’s forward-thinking approach offers countless opportunities to design, support, and manufacture a diverse product portfolio that expands globally. Our Lean and Agile work environment offers competitive compensation, relocation assistance, a discretionary bonus, and generous employee benefits; major medical, dental, health, vision, 401K, vacation and sick time, tuition reimbursement, and more!

INFICON is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal opportunity to all job seekers that apply without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, age, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. A notice describing Federal equal employment opportunity laws is available here and here to reaffirm this commitment. 

INFICON, Inc. strictly complies with all aspects of the Export Administration Regulations ('EAR'), including those sections dealing with deemed exports to foreign nationals.