Applications Engineering Manager

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Optics, Semiconductor Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in the semiconductor equipment industry, semiconductor manufacturing, or related process technologies.
• Demonstrated expertise in reticle manufacturing, reticle inspection, lithography, process control, or optical inspection technologies.
• Proven experience leading Applications Engineering, Product Applications, Field Applications, Product Development, or related technical teams.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), including alpha and beta testing, product characterization, and customer qualifications.
• Track record of successfully driving customer evaluations, technical demonstrations, and product adoption programs for strategic customers.
• Experience managing complex customer escalations and leading cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across global organizations.
• Experience developing and delivering technical training programs and establishing best practices, BKMs, and knowledge-sharing processes.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.

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