Application Engineer, Device Expert

Application Engineer, Device Expert

Model customer semiconductor devices with precision and guide customers through their most complex technical challenges Work directly with tier-1 semiconductor manufacturers on problems that shape product development Eindhoven, Netherlands

Our client is a growing technology company in the semiconductor manufacturing sector. As Application Engineer, Device Expert, you're the technical expert who understands customer semiconductor devices in detail. You work directly with tier-1 manufacturers to extract their technical requirements and translate them into accurate 3D device models. You participate in all customer meetings and demos, taking the lead on device architecture discussions. Your models and expertise directly influence customer confidence in our technology and guide the software team's development of new modelling capabilities.

This role is highly visible. You're in the room with customers every week, explaining complex device structures and defending your models against senior engineering teams. You'll work closely with the Application Team Lead, data analysis engineers, and internal algorithm and software teams to ensure every demonstration tells a compelling technical story.

You'll report to the Application Team Lead/Architect, work from our Eindhoven office, and travel to customer sites approximately quarterly.

Key responsibilities: Model customer semiconductor devices by understanding their process flows, layer structures, and technical specifications in detail Extract and translate customer technical requirements into modelling tasks through direct customer interaction Develop and refine device models and data processing recipes for each demo, working closely with the Application Team Lead and data analysis engineers Participate in customer meetings and demos, taking primary responsibility for device architecture discussions Collaborate with algorithm and software teams to help guide development of new modelling methods and faster recipe setup Adapt rapidly to new process technologies, customer requirements, and evolving internal software

About you: Master's degree or PhD in physics, materials science, or electrical engineering, with 3 or more years of work experience at a tier-1 semiconductor manufacturer or a leading metrology vendor Deep understanding of semiconductor device architecture and manufacturing processes, able to draw and explain advanced device structures from memory in detail Strong Python programming capability with the ability to write clean, functional code under pressure Thrives under time pressure with high visibility, comfortable explaining complex physics at varying technical levels to different audiences Creative problem-solver with strong 3D visualisation skills, good memory for technical detail, and a "make it work" attitude Self-directed and comfortable with ambiguity, collaborative approach to cross-functional work Fluent English for customer communication at all levels, with Korean and/or Mandarin Chinese highly regarded

Benefits: Competitive salary package Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP) Learning and development budget to support your professional growth Flexible working arrangements

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