Application Engineer-SEM Metrology

Location: Boise, Idaho

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $80,000 – $120,000 DOE

Start Date: ASAP

A growing U.S. subsidiary of a global semiconductor equipment company is seeking an Application Engineer to support advanced SEM metrology systems at a major semiconductor equipment manufacturer in Boise, Idaho.

This position is ideal for candidates with semiconductor front-end process or equipment experience who are interested in working closely with customers on process optimization, technical support, and next-generation metrology applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Support customers using SEM metrology systems for semiconductor manufacturing and R&D applications

• Demonstrate tool capabilities and optimize measurement recipes for various semiconductor processes

• Analyze metrology and process data, and provide technical feedback to customers and internal engineering teams

• Conduct technical presentations, reporting, and customer training

• Troubleshoot application/software-related issues and support continuous process improvement

• Collaborate with engineering teams in both the U.S. and Japan

Qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor front-end equipment or semiconductor manufacturing processes required

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

• Experience with SEM, metrology, process engineering, or semiconductor manufacturing preferred

• Data analysis experience using Excel, JMP, Spotfire, R, or similar tools is a plus

• Basic scripting knowledge (Python, macros, etc.) is a plus

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Training & Support

• Comprehensive onboarding and technical training provided

• 6+ months of on-site mentorship with senior engineers

• Periodic advanced technical training at Headquarters in Japan

Travel

• Occasional travel between Boise and Phoenix may be required

• Periodic travel to Japan Headquarters for technical training

Benefits

• Health insurance and company benefits

• International training opportunities

• Long-term career growth within the semiconductor industry

This is an opportunity to join a highly specialized field supporting cutting-edge semiconductor technology in collaboration with a major industry leader.