Job Details

Job Title

Train with Nearfield product and applications teams to build technical expertise on new tools and AFM applications

Support new product introductions (NPI) and assist with transferring processes and applications to the customer site

Work closely with field hardware, software, and product teams to troubleshoot issues and support root-cause investigations

Participate in experiments and evaluations with the customer to support process development and continuous improvement

Serve as a day-to-day technical interface for the customer on development and early production topics

Escalate technical issues as needed, working with senior engineers and product teams to drive timely resolution

Document learnings from NPI and development activities and support their incorporation into product documentation and rollout packages

Support knowledge transfer to additional customer sites as technologies move toward higher-volume manufacturing

Identify follow-on opportunities for new applications or hardware improvements in collaboration with account management and product teams

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of customer engagement, hands-on engineering, and product development. You don't need to have all the answers on day one—but you should be comfortable learning quickly, asking good questions, and working across teams.

Required / Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field

Approximately 6–10 years of experience in engineering, applications, process development, or field technical roles

Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, capital equipment, or advanced metrology is strongly preferred

Ability to work effectively in a customer-facing environment

Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly

Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple activities in parallel

Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites and to the Netherlands for training and technical collaboration

Primary customer location will be Hillsboro, Oregon

Experience with advanced process equipment, development environments, or companies such as ASM or similar is a plus, but not required.