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# Senior Applications Engineer - AI & HPC Semiconductor Test Solutions

- **Company:** AEM INC
- **Location:** Portland, OR, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $195,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Software Deployment
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c009b0192df822e8

## About the Role

* BS, MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
 * 5+ years of experience in semiconductor test, ATE, silicon validation, applications engineering, or product engineering.
 * Deep understanding of modern semiconductor technologies, including AI/HPC devices, advanced packaging, memory subsystems, or high-speed interfaces.
 * Experience with automated test equipment, characterization, debug, or production test methodologies.
 * Strong customer-facing communication and problem-solving abilities.
 * Ability to work effectively across global engineering and customer teams.
 * Solid and structured approach to problem solving
 * Self-driven in pursuing technical knowledge needed for the job
 * Fluent in English Language. Fluent in a second language would be a plus.

## Description

As a Senior Field Applications Engineer, you will serve as the trusted technical advisor to customers deploying state-of-the-art semiconductor test solutions for AI and HPC applications. You will collaborate with industry-leading engineers and architects to solve some of the most challenging test and characterization problems in the semiconductor industry., * Act as the primary technical interface between customers and engineering teams.

 * Support customer engagements from evaluation through production deployment.
 * Work with customers to develop and optimize test solutions for AI, HPC and advanced semiconductor devices.
 * Diagnose complex electrical, software, and system-level issues in customer environments.
 * Collaborate with product development teams to influence future hardware and software roadmaps.
 * Deliver technical presentations, demonstrations, and training to customers and industry stakeholders.
 * Develop semiconductor device test program from scratch, and assisting customers enhance their programs.
 * Participate to the design/review of device under test interfaces (Load boards, Probe cards, BIB, SLT application boards)
 * Create reproducible test cases to assist engineering, the factory or repair center to make continuous improvements.
 * Able to troubleshoot down to device and load-board level
 * Assist customer in device failure analysis: Analysis device failure pattern and causes.
 * Build and deliver customer demonstrations and training.
 * Knowledge and use of AI for application engineering.
 * Provide technical support to customers and field team either on-site or through phone or email.
 * Must be able to travel frequently and on short notice


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