CareerPlan

Application Engineer V - (E5)

Santa Clara,CAFull-time$163k–$224k2026-06-09 → 2026-10-23

Core

Develop metrology applications for semiconductor process tools, focusing on optical thin film and X-ray techniques to support product and process development.

Role type

Senior IC Application Engineer (Metrology)

Builds

Metrology applications and solutions for semiconductor manufacturing equipment

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing / Materials science

Required skills

Optical thin film metrology, Ellipsometry, Scatterometry, Reflectometry, X-ray metrology, Data analysis, Technical leadership, Vendor engagement, Patent development

Preferred skills

New metrology techniques, Complex engineering experiments, Methodology definition

Technologies

Ellipsometry, Scatterometry, Reflectometry, X-ray metrology

Responsibilities

Develop applications based on Optical film metrology techniques to qualify semiconductor process tools; Actively engage with key vendors to understand the latest metrology techniques; Technically leads difficult and complex metrology application activities; Lead internal and customer technical review meetings; Define new methodologies to optimize system performance; Guide less experienced engineers in utilizing metrology techniques.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC