Senior Application Development Engineer - Semiconductor Thermal Management & Heater Technologies

About the role

The Senior Application Development Engineer is responsible for application data generation, product design, manufacturing technical support, and market development.

Responsibilities

• Senior Application Development Engineer will work with the commercial, technology, and operations teams to support customer development activities. Specifically, the engineer will design thermal management and heater products in conjunction with the customer to optimize thermal properties, material compatibility, and physical layout. Establish design constraints and timeline for development projects.
• Support the commercial team to develop the sales pipeline by reviewing customer requirements, conducting product presentations, and evaluating market trends.
• Understand customers' testing requirements to develop test capabilities and generate application data.
• Facilitate production of newly designed products with the operations team, defining process requirements, training operators, identifying supply chain requirements, and writing necessary documentation.
• Independently executes on multi-component custom design projects, generating full 3D-CAD designs with supporting drawings.
• Active participant in customer management - facilitates customer meetings, direct point of contact for project relevant communication, participates in face-to-face meetings with customers.
• Develops understanding of application / customer specific technology roadmaps and supports definition and prioritization calls on internal development initiatives.
• Acts as engineering lead on major customer-specific NPI programs.
• Support quoting process by evaluating feasibility based on capability and defining materials, machine, and operations requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with 7+ years of experience in aerospace, semiconductor equipment manufacturing or related fields.
• Experience executing direct, multi-year B2B custom engineering projects.
• Experience in CAD tools such as SolidWorks for modelling and drawing generation and/or Ansys for thermal and structural simulation.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and dimensional characterization tools including CMM, mechanical and thermal property characterization and non-destructive material testing such as x-ray and/or ultrasound imaging.
• Ability to complete hands-on work in an industrial environment with necessary PPE.
• Ability to independently prioritize tasks based on timeline and corporate goals.
• Ability to communicate with customers clearly and independently on development projects.
• Proficient with MS Office suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of engineering materials and engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of statistical process control.
• Basic knowledge of semiconductor processes and markets.
• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience in ANSYS Multiphysics coupling of Thermal/Structural and Fluids modeling.
• Familiarity with networked data management systems for version tracking such as SolidWorks PDM.

Key Relationships

• Reports to the Senior Application Development Engineer Manager.
• Product management, external and inside sales, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, technology, quality, procurement.

Travel Requirements

• 5-10%

Pay and benefits

Our Senior Application Development Engineer will earn a variable compensation including base salary and bonus. Base salary range takes into consideration experience, education, and training. Not to mention all the amazing benefits available for employee selection as well.

Joining the Momentive team includes

• Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Basic and Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program

Momentive Technologies is not just shaping materials; we're shaping the future. As a leader in the fused quartz, ceramics, and crucibles industry, we pride ourselves on innovation, precision, and excellence. When you join us, you'll be part of a dynamic team that's driving advancements in technology, research, and applications across various sectors.