Principal Applications Engineer, SiPh

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Act as the subject matter expert for on-wafer semiconductor device measurements and Silicon Photonics test applications.

• Convert customer needs, technology roadmaps, and market trends into product specifications and development priorities.

• Oversee technical definitions, application validation, and demonstration planning for new products throughout the Product Life Cycle process.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Product Marketing, Manufacturing, and Global Sales teams.

• Design, implement, and assess complex application experiments.

• Establish application methodologies, best practices, and technical documentation.

• Create and deliver advanced technical training programs, workshops, demonstrations, and laboratory exercises.

• Assist in strategic customer engagements through technical consultation, troubleshooting, and solution recommendations.

• Facilitate technical evaluations and customer demonstrations alongside Field Applications Engineers and Sales teams.

• Spearhead advanced research initiatives, technology pathfinding, and exploration of emerging applications.

• Keep track of industry trends, competitive technologies, and measurement methodologies.

• Engage in customer visits, industry conferences, technical forums, and standards organizations.

• Mentor junior engineers and offer technical guidance across multidisciplinary project teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master's degree or Ph.D. in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Photonics, or a related field is preferred.

• Experience in Applications Engineering, Field Applications Engineering, Technical Sales, or customer-facing technical support roles.

• Familiarity with semiconductor wafer probing systems and automated test environments.

• High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) experience in the semiconductor industry.

• Understanding of semiconductor test methodologies, test automation, and advanced characterization techniques.

• Experience with Silicon Photonics devices and technologies including Waveguides, Optical transceivers, Photodiodes, VCSELs, Beam optics, and Integrated photonic circuits.

• Knowledge of semiconductor process technologies and advanced packaging environments.

• Understanding of product development and commercialization processes.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years with a Master's degree; or a Ph.D. without experience; or equivalent work experience.

• Proficiency in additional languages such as German, Korean, or Mandarin Chinese is an advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Disability coverage

• 401(k) with company match

• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

• Paid time off

• Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses

• Flexible spending or savings accounts