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# Applications engineers

- **Company:** Axcelis Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Boise, ID, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $90,244.0 - $161,496.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Data Analysis, Application Notes, Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/field-applications-engineer-boise-id-axcelis-technologies-inc-9126541

## About the Role

Ability to: Interface, negotiate, and coach customers on technical problems in both proactive and reactive mode. Apply scientific method to difficult problems. Logically analyze data and technical information. Design experiments and statistical process control techniques. Research information. Prepare technical written reports. Make corrective plans. Recommend changes in design standards and polices. Apply technical troubleshooting to customers. Demonstrate integrity and trust. Demonstrate creativity on the job. Organize work. Learn on the fly.

Knowledge of: Multiple aspects of semiconductor equipment subsystems. Basic implanter physics. Beam optics. Dosimetry systems, Vacuum technology. Temperature measurement systems. Semiconductor fabrication and device physics. Clean room protocols and wafer processing. Implant chemical analysis techniques. Implant and wafer metrology. Basic business, accounting & financial practices. Basic management techniques. Supervising others.

Skilled at: Using PC. Guiding others through technical issues. Personal communications. Delivering formal training & presentations. Interpreting engineering standards and forms. Applying knowledge to the solution of difficult problems. Written communication. Time management. Technical learning. Problem solving. Priority setting.

Education and Experience: Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field with or a master's degree in a related field with 2-4 years of experience.

Travel Requirement: 0-25%

## Description

Applications engineers are involved in assisting customers in setting up processes on Axcelis ion implantation equipment. The positions require many of the same skills and knowledge that our customers' process engineers require in their jobs. The position is an entry-level applications support function with process engineering and equipment characterization components., * Assist in performing technical support for all segments of the organization

 * Provide reactive technical support for customers including machine and process troubleshooting
 * Perform individually or with peers on scientific or engineering projects
 * Assist in performing scientific or mathematical analysis and calculations
 * Assist with the design/conduct/directs complex laboratory experiments/field tests to ascertain hitherto unknown information
 * Interpret and communicate results
 * Contribute ideas which improve our product or processes
 * Understand and interpret business and technology trends

Perform other related duties or similar nature and complexity as directed

Additional Responsibilities:

 * Publish technical papers, application notes, manuals and presents seminars to train others

 * Reviews and studies professional literature and other wise maintains and improves current technical skills
 * Present technical results and product information at conferences and support of marketing and sales objectives


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