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Canon USA · 3 days ago

Application Engineer - Semiconductor process and equipment

Hillsboro, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$76K/yr - $114K/yr

3+ years exp

Canon USA is a leader in digital imaging and innovation, seeking an Application Engineer to provide customer support and process solutions for semiconductor products. The role involves optimizing lithography processes, analyzing data, and collaborating with customers and design teams to enhance product performance.

Consumer ElectronicsDigital MediaElectronicsHardwareManufacturingPhotographyProductivity Tools

No H1B

Responsibilities

Optimize and track both semiconductor lithography process and equipment in the field

Respond to issues in the field regarding equipment or customer processes and communicate with domestic and international design teams for successful resolution

Analyze data, identify causes and provide solutions with other application engineers as well as the field service team

Discuss and negotiate with customers about semiconductor product specifications and testing implementation and methods

Work with customers to improve products performance using analytical and problem solving skills

Qualification

LithographyMetrologySemiconductor processingData analysisMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSEMI SECS/GEMLinuxUNIXSQLBilingual (Japanese/English)Problem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline required plus 3-5 years of related experience or a Master's degree in the field

Experience with semiconductor processes especially lithography systems

Experience with related semiconductor equipment such as SEM's or metrology systems

Solid understanding in data structures and data analysis

Strong problem-solving experiences and skills

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Overnight travel required. Will require travel (specify domestic and/or international) dependent on business needs

Requires overnight travel. A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record is necessary. Additionally, because this position requires driving for company business as an essential function of the job, the applicant must remain in compliance with company safety guidelines and policies

Excellent leadership and communication skills

Persistent attention to detail

Requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds individually and for lifting over 50 pounds assistance may be available

Substantial amount of standing, walking, typing, grasping, talking and hearing

Some amount of driving required, sometime for multiple hours at a time

Occasionally kneeling, crouching, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and climbing stairs

The worker is required to have close visual acuity with or without corrective lenses for extensive reading; visual inspection involving mechanical / electrical parts, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes

Working in lab may require wearing gloves, safety glasses

The work environment may include a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to chemicals, lasers, close quarters, narrow aisles or passageways

The work environment may include working in highly time sensitive situations requiring quick resolutions

Preferred

Bilingual communication skills (Japanese/English) are a plus

Knowledge of semiconductor automation system in SEMI SECS/GEM a plus

Computer Linux, UNIX and scripting languages such as SQL a plus

Japanese speaking/reading a plus

Microsoft Applications (PowerPoint, Word, Basic Excel) and any other Database knowledge skills a plus

Benefits

Employee referral bonus

Employee discounts

“Dress for Your Day” attire program (casual is welcome, based on your job function)

Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community

Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you can’t get anywhere else

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, discretionary profit sharing, discretionary success sharing, educational assistance, recognition programs, vacation, and much more.