CS - Application Engineer (NPI/NTR) - Hsinchu
Core
Application Engineer supporting NPI and sustaining projects in lithography, patterning, overlay, imaging, focus, metrology, or defectivity domains, working on diagnostics, solution definition, and integration for semiconductor manufacturing.
Role type
Application Engineer (NPI/NTR)
Builds
Diagnostics requirements, knowledge sharing materials, execution plans, and test plans for lithography and metrology tools.
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing (lithography, metrology, defectivity)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lithography knowledge, Patterning expertise, Overlay analysis, Imaging systems, Focus control, Metrology techniques, Defectivity analysis, Root cause analysis, Data analysis, Technical problem solving
Preferred skills
PhD in technical field, IC manufacturing experience, Research institute background
Technologies
Lithography tools, Metrology equipment, Semiconductor manufacturing systems
Responsibilities
Escalation support for service orders, Create diagnostics requirements for specific use cases, Execute standard tasks and lead parts of new product rollouts, Define node solutions within single competence domains, Integrate inputs to create consistent execution and test plans, Mentor new-hires, Deliver intermediate and advanced training to colleagues and customers, Share best known methods within the group, Improve operational efficiency and quality, Evaluate existing products and trigger Voice of Customer, Support demo preparation, execution and analysis, Perform high quality data analysis to extract key insights and identify technical solutions
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC