Technical Training Iii Senior - E3b Mdp jobs at Applied Materials in Taiwan, Hsinchu

Key Responsibilities

1. Complete definition and design of complex components, modules and sub systems. Contribute to the system engineering specification both within the field of one's expertise and broadening into other disciplines. Ensure designs meet market requirement specifications (MRS). Coordinate with project marketing and management to understand sub system requirements. Be able to chair architecture brainstorming meetings and drive the systems process to down select to a final architecture of a subsystem.
2. Conduct detailed engineering analysis of sub systems using vast knowledge of design concepts and functional requirements pertaining to field of technical expertise and broadening into other disciplines. Assist in creating concepts for architectural design approaches. Evaluate architectures to provide recommendation for best system solution approach.
3. Build and qualify prototypes of new designs, or procure entire subsystems from outsourced suppliers and test for compliance with detailed specifications
4. Problem identification and troubleshooting a variety of difficult engineering problems in field of technical expertise, including serviceability and manufacturability.
5. Support System Integration during the assembly and final testing of new product designs.
6. Perform and coordinate tests as per internal as well as industry-accepted reliability specifications. Make suitable design or operational changes as required.
7. Support system engineering projects that have a substantial mix of electrical, mechanical, physics, algorithms and software design, and understand the underlying system implications.
8. Provide remote and onsite support to field support personnel as required.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Key Responsibilities

Completes detailed analysis and commentary for finance and non finance executives

Performs required activities and analysis to complete close, flash or commit with minimal oversight on recurring tasks

Key participant or lead for system integration or process improvement initiatives

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Technical Support Engineer (TSE)

TSEs provide technical support remotely, and on site, to FSO personnel for highly complex problems involving equipment malfunction, on wafer issues, and performance enhancement programs where first-line product support was unable to isolate or fix a problem. Using advanced troubleshooting methodologies, they establish success criteria, develop comprehensive action plans, analyze and compile findings, perform root cause analysis and support FSO repair activities through escalation closure.

• Support multiple technical escalations, resolve with focus on time to resolution and quality of work

• Attend customer field issues meetings with FSO, collaborate with BU engineers

• Recommend best practices to improve products, processes, or services.

• Publishing Technical Lessons Learned, troubleshooting guides, technical (ET) papers, etc.

• Provide on-site coaching to FSO

• Provide Alpha and Beta Site support

• Support NPI development early in the product life cycle, and at key customer sites

• Support BU DFx (Design for Service / Install) projects

• Create, or collaborate in creation of, innovative advanced trouble shooting tools

Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

Provides coaching to colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.

Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information and data.

Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Manage difficult situations in stressful environments.

• Education:
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in technical field

• Skills:

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Strong organizational and time management skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively manage difficult problems

  • Familiar with suite of Microsoft Apps, and internal ones such as SAP, VSPI, and ARK

• Certifications:
  Applied Materials Etch Product Certification or equivalent.

• Languages:
  English (written and verbal)

• Years of Experience:
  3+ years of experience with Applied Materials SRP products or similar semiconductor equipment.

• Work Experience:
  Minimum 3 years of semiconductor fab HW experience

• Shift:
  Mon-Fri 8 hr per day

• Travel:
  Yes, generally 25% of the time, but could be as high as 50%.

• Relocation Eligible:
  No

Key Responsibilities

Completes detailed analysis and commentary for finance and non finance executives

Performs required activities and analysis to complete close, flash or commit with minimal oversight on recurring tasks

Key participant or lead for system integration or process improvement initiatives

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

What We Offer

This role serves as primary customer interface for customers related to parts agreement, On-Demand engagement, service and labor dispatch and managing a broad spectrum of requests. Manage escalations from internal and external customers, ensuring timely resolution, clear communication, and maintaining customer trust. Combining frontline service with subject matter expertise, the role drive improvements in order management processes, customer experience, and operational efficiency by leading and supporting key projects. Responsible for customer services, billing and consignment inventory reconciliation, system maintenance, data analysis and reporting, process documentation and training, contributes to system enhancement initiatives and audit readiness, ensures policy compliance, and supports the achievement of organizational KPIs and objectives. Proposes optimal operational processes tailored to each customer and country-specific context within global projects and programs, ensuring alignment with local requirements and business objectives.
Job Scope -2. Act as a key resource to the manager by supporting team alignment, driving operational improvements, and resolving complex issues.
3. Develop and standardize training materials and process documentation to support team learning and consistency.
6. Contribute to system testing (RIT/UAT) and proactively resolve recurring system issues (e.g., B2B, ordering, quote, return, reconciliation, ASN), recommending improvements.
7. Ensure operational processes meet compliance requirements and actively contribute to functional KPIs and strategic goals.
8. Analyze data and generate reports to enable data-driven decisions, support operation management and improvement.

Qualifications -
 5+ years of working experiences in customer service, business operation, order management, supply chain, project management.
 Excellent written and spoken communication, with the ability to use positive language effectively. Customer-Centric Mindset, demonstrating patience, understanding, and strong listening skills. Prior experience in customer service is a plus.
 Strong detail orientation, proactive approach to tasks and challenges, high level of professional engagement, and consistent responsiveness in fast-paced setting
 Understanding of supply chain processes and overall spares & services business operations. Experience in project management and familiarity with SAP/CRM systems are pluses
 Exceptional problem-solving abilities, strong logical reasoning and analytical skills
 Demonstrates collaborative team work, inclusive and mutual respect in diverse, cross-functional environments.
 Strong spoken and written English skills (TOEIC score of 750 or above).
 Semiconductor industry experience is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains customer relationship with all relevant individuals in his/her district at all times, at all levels. Performs regular customer visits.
• Manages, coaches and directs all customer engineers in his/her district. Responsible for salary planning, career planning, corrective actions where necessary, establishes objectives and performance appraisals. Gives formal updates to all employees. Business, new hires, new products. Can invite any guest speaker.
• Initiates reports necessary for the business. Be the prime interface with the Product Divisions: tech support, training, spares, reliability.
• Monitors the CSD Award Program with quarterly results (election, announcements). Monitors the “mentor” program so that all new engineers have a defined mentor.
• Executes escalation procedure.
• Responsible for account planning with District Sales Engineer. Provides support plan for system sales to CSD Management, Sales, Field Engineering. Responsible for financial forecast for his/her district. Responsible for cost efficiency with the district. Measured by the financial result.
• Responsible for system installation; planning, reporting and execution, pre-facility meeting, start-up meeting, process support identification.
• Manages RMA procedure. Measurement of the engineers on their effectiveness. Manages accuracy, understanding and update of Customer Engineer hours tracking. Personal cross check and signature, measures customer engineers, takes corrective action with customer engineers.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in the semiconductor industry. Experience with MDP products is a plus, but candidates with other product backgrounds are also welcome.
• At least 1 year of people management or leadership experience, with proven ability to lead teams and drive results.
• Experience working with equipment suppliers or at vendor sites, especially with a strong understanding of after-service business operations, is preferred.
• Prior experience supporting TSMC or similar tier-one semiconductor customers is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain long-term customer relationships.
• Proficient in English communication, both verbal and written, for internal collaboration and external customer engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-visibility customer support through on-site installations, system diagnoses, and the service and repair of complex systems and equipment
• Work closely with the customer to develop leading-edge processes used to manufacture the most advanced semiconductor chips, many of which are inside everyday electronic devices
• Create hypothesis experiments and design of experiments (DOE); analyze data with statistics; and compile reports with high-level conclusions on technically challenging process engineering experiments
• Troubleshoot complex problems; perform multiple root cause analysis; and resolve a variety of difficult process engineering and customer product issues
• Communicate with both internal stakeholders and the customer to achieve goals with a focus on building relationships and establishing trust
• Apply your growing knowledge of best practices to offer a new perspective using existing solutions
• Serve as a resource for junior colleagues and a liaison between the customer and business unit; you may also lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Qualifications:

• Master’s degreein chemistry/ physics, materials engineering, electrical engineering, optoelectronics or related field
• 5-10 years of experience in the semiconductor fab or equipment industry.In-depth knowledge of CVD process tool is highly preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to explain sensitive information and work to build consensus among project stakeholders
• Communication proficiency in English language