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Applied Materials Technical Product Support (TPS) Engineer III - MPS Platforms in Tokyo, Japan
Technical Support Engineer (TSE) – Job Description
Principle Responsibilities: (% of time:)
Provide technical assistance to CE’s (65%)
Evaluate data, identify top technical issues, Part Validation Process (20%)
Review and update documentation, knowledge dB, BKM’s (10%)
Review and provide input on technical training (5%)
Travel onsite for support and technical training - As Required (20%)
Description
The Technical Support Engineer (TSE) role requires specialized depth and breadth of expertise on semi-conductor equipment. Responsible for providing assistance to Customer Engineers in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and debugging complex technical issues remotely and onsite when needed. Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. May lead functional teams or projects. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Must be able to clearly document troubleshooting processes, technical findings and to standardize solutions into BKM’s.
To be successful in this role the candidate will need to be able to use strong interpersonal skills to build a network of individuals from various groups within the company (Technical Product Support, Design Engineering, Software, Spares, and Process Engineers) who can assist with successful delivery of solutions. The TSE will also have to use independent discretion and judgment to determine what issues should be supported at their level, and what issues need to be escalated for additional support. Employee must be available and willing to provide onsite support and travel as needed domestically and internationally.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree with at least 5 Years of hands-on Experience on PDC DRSEM and/or EBI products or similar industry metrology experience
OR -
Master’s Level Degree with at least 3 years of experience
Training, Skills, Knowledge, and/or Experience:
Sigmameltech various products knowledge, or similar industry knowledge; ability to troubleshoot remotely, evaluate and fix escalations from Customer Engineers using available tools. Develop appropriate plan to fix highly complex customer problems, along with a backup plan if needed.
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services
May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity
Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view
Generation of documentation such as Technical Lesson Learned and Best-Known Methods
Creates and reviews documentation covering technical improvements, system upgrades, and support plans
Presents at customer level; creates presentations at the engineering level for delivery to customers on system upgrades, support plans, technical demonstrations (new part introductions)
Enhances local team product technical knowledge by frequent knowledge transfer and ensures field implementation
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
Use/Proficiency of Excel and Power Point to communicate issues/data
Use/Proficiency of internal systems (SAP, VSPI, ARK, SharePoint) to mine and analyze data
Qualifications (Internal Candidate):
CE 4, CE 5 with 5+ years of experience on MPS platforms or E2/E3/E4 with 2 years experience on mentioned systems (Sigmameltec platforms)
Proficient in English language both written and verbal
Ability to handle multiple escalations simultaneously
Ability to develop and communicate effective plans of action to resolve complex technical issues
Ability to prioritize onsite requests and escalate when necessary
Qualifications (External Candidate):
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline) + 7 years of experience with SEM based metrology tools (preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline) + experience in troubleshooting complex systems, or military experience (minimum)
Experience in a technical support role is a plus
Excellent technical presentation, communication, and customer relationship skills
Proven ability to quickly resolve problems through data analysis, diagnostics, and other test results
Ability to diffuse potentially difficult situations and facilitate solutions agreeable to multiple parties
Proficiency with the English language, written and spoken
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Skills:
Certifications:
Languages:
English (Required), Japanese (Required)
Years of Experience:
4 - 7 Years
Work Experience:
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Relocation Eligible:
No
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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