Applications Engineering Manager

• Positions which report directly to this one: Process Engineer and Support Specialist.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Sciences, Physics or Chemistry; Ph.D. is preferred
• Minimum five years of experience with advanced semiconductor plasma processing with emphasis on cleanroom protocol and Semi standards
• Minimum two years of management or leadership experience required
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, major credit card (for business travel), and passport

• Ability to interpret highly technical material, and other complex documents
• Ability to communicate effectively interdepartmentally, and externally with vendors and customers
• Proven leadership ability
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions using formal problem solving methodologies
• Comprehensive knowledge of analytical equipment, e.g. Nanospec TFA, SEM, Surface Profilometer, etc.
• Strong knowledge of Semi standards
• Demonstrated ability to develop, prepare, and present complex technical material, for presentation or publication. Technical publication is encouraged with or without customer collaboration.
• Ability to travel as needed in support of trade shows, scientific symposia, or to respond to customer requests

• The normal work environment is typical of a business office, manufacturing laboratory, and support areas such as production, test, and stockroom.
• The incumbent is routinely required to sit, stand, walk, touch, see, and hear. The incumbent may occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• While performing the regular duties of the position, the incumbent may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and possible exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. The incumbent must be able to wear safety equipment and follow safety instructions. Must be able to work on production floor, laboratory in the field or at customer site without physical impediments. Vision correctable to 20/20 and ability to hear with corrective devices.

Plasma-Therm is an equal employment opportunity employer, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws for qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran or disability status. When requested and necessary, we provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities