Application Engineer - Remote

Overview

Nova is looking for an Application Engineer who is a highly technical, motivated individual to support our growth in the semiconductor. The Application Engineer is someone who will engage with Nova customers to develop high-value, innovative optical metrology applications in semiconductor manufacturing; apply robust statistical techniques to optimize applications for the high-volume manufacturing (HVM) fab environment: and provide region support for new product introduction and evaluation activities (beta, head-to-head).

In Short

• Develop customer solutions to showcase next-generation metrology tools.
• Collaborate with algorithm, software, and engineering teams to analyze and troubleshoot systems in an R&D environment.
• Create supporting documentation, including test procedures, customer demo reports, and marketing materials.
• Provide customer support for the installation, maintenance, and ongoing support of Nova’s products.
• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies, applying this knowledge to enhance existing solutions.

Requirements

• A degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field. A graduate degree is preferred.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor metrology and processing fundamentals is strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with are required. experience in customer interaction is preferred.
• 0-3 years of experience in the semiconductor industry strongly preferred.
• Experience in modeling, data analysis and coding is preferred (e.g. MATLAB, Python).
• Hands-on experience in semiconductor fabrication and a strong background in manufacturing processes (e.g., lithography, CMP, deposition, wet and dry etch) is preferred.
• Travel domestically and internationally, as required.

Benefits

• Certified Best Places to Work from "Great Places to Work" in 2022, 2023 & 2024 (Rated by our employees) Top 30 in our industry category.
• Doubled in revenue from 2020 to 2022.
• Customer focus: We value building strong relationships. You'll be the face of Nova, working closely with customers to understand their needs.
• Continuous learning: We're passionate about growth. You'll gain in-depth knowledge of cutting-edge metrology tools, participate in industry trainings, and receive ongoing mentorship from experienced engineers.