Applied Materials AGS Automation Products Group (APG) is hiring an application engineer to support product development, customer deployment, and services for Applied SmartFactory and SmartFactory Rx automation products and solutions in the areas of manufacturing execution, factory performance, equipment performance, and advanced process control. Additionally, candidate will drive continuous improvement, help improve knowledge base management, and seek opportunities to build organizational efficiencies using technology, AI, machine learning, automation, and optimization.
Key Responsibilities
Implement Equipment Automation (EA) solution, integrated with other key factory and business systems, for our customers
Work with product development team to develop new solutions and products with to address market demands
Coordinate with customers systems administration and IT teams on deploying, configuring, developing and deploying EA solutions.
Present technical information to customers including technical contributors and managers.
Create, evolve and implement EA application training and/or demonstrations
Project management tasks in accordance with APG standard PM lifecycle
Perform software installationsat customer locations
Knowledge base contribution/management
Respond to customer requests for proposal (RFP) and requirements collection
Develop and deliver statements of work (SOW) and cost estimates for projects
Improve operations through continuous improvement standards such as: 8D, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5-Whys.
Key Skills and Experience
Experience working in semiconductor or Solar or Display or PCB manufacturing as equipment automation developer is required
Familiar with SECS/GEM protocol and SEMI automation standards
Experience working with other factory automation and business systems such as MES, Recipe Management (RMS), and Advanced Process Control (APC)
Project management skills with ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
Working proficiency using visual studio, C#, .Net, databases and use of SQL
Experience explaining technical and business concepts to Sr. management and managing diverse requirements among multiple stakeholders.
Other Functional Knowledge
Software expertise familiarity working with enterprise automation software running on Windows or Unix platforms with Oracle database
Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
Qualifications
Education and Experience
BS or MS degree in engineering field
Experience in factory operations
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Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Skills
Certifications:
Languages:
Years of Experience:
4 - 7 Years
Work Experience:
Additional Information
Travel:
Yes, 25% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
No
U.S. Salary Range:
$120,000.00 - $165,000.00
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on a number of factors including location and level and will vary depending on confirmed job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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