Application Engineer Jobs in Fremont, CA

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).

Pay Range: $130,000- $150,000 Annually (DOE)

Why Nova:

• 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.

• Degrees in Engineering, Physics, Material Science or relevant fields. Graduate degree preferred.
• At least 3-year experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Key areas of expertise include XPS/XRF, SIMS, metrology, and semiconductor processing
• Hands-on fab experience and strong background in semiconductor manufacturing processes (lithography, CMP, deposition, wet and dry etch) preferred
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and be able to work independently
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with strong leadership skills are required
• Good work ethics with the highest degree of integrity and dignity
• Must be fluent in English language, both writing and verbal communications

Get to know us better

Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology solutions for process control in semiconductor manufacturing.

With a team of ~1200 people in three R&D centers and 27 field offices, we bring insights into the world’s most advanced industry. We leverage multiple technology fields such as physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms to develop hardware and software solutions that measure almost every advanced computer chip built in the world.

Nova dives deep into dimensions and layers at the atomic level to extract unique insights and provide our customers with crucial decision-making data, handling critical challenges by providing unique, differentiated solutions.

Our outstanding people-focused and innovative culture means every person at Nova has the power to make an impact and significantly redefine what people can achieve through technology.

Join us if you are

A dreamer and brilliant high aimer who sees the impossible as the starting point and loves working in a multidisciplinary global team to create innovative breakthroughs.

If you need assistance due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@novami.com

What will you do as an Application Engineer?

• Be a customer centric applications and product expert
• Promote best known methods for Nova’s XPS/XRF and SIMS solutions
• Seek out opportunities to proliferate Nova’s metrology solutions
• Perform strategic customer demonstrations of Nova solutions
• Support development of new application features and assist in their market penetration
• Manage customer requests and requirements in a timely and professional manner
• Train and update field applications engineers
• Support installation, maintenance and sustaining of Nova’s products
• Assist end-users and Nova service engineers in troubleshooting Nova products in the field
• Work with customer on joint publications and technical reports
• Be able to travel up to 25%, both domestic and international