The Applications Engineer will support customer engagement and product demonstration activities by preparing, running, and analyzing customer samples on laboratory and production Automated Optical inspection systems and acoustic microscope systems. This role provides hands-on experience with advanced non-destructive inspection technologies used in semiconductors and advanced packaging markets. This role will work closely with Product Line Management, and Sales teams to support customer demos, application development, and system evaluations. This position is ideal for a candidate seeking practical exposure to customer-facing engineering, imaging systems, and semiconductor manufacturing environments.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Sample Preparation & System Operation

Prepare and inspect customer samples for optical inspection and acoustic micro-imaging

Operate lab and production Nordson systems

Set up image recipes and fixtures for various package types

Monitor scan quality and system performance during evaluations

Customer Demonstrations & Application Support

Support live and remote customer demonstrations in applications labs

Assist in explaining inspection results and basic defect interpretation

Document demo results, images, and observations for internal and customer use

Collaborate with Sales and Applications teams during customer visits

Data Analysis & Technical Documentation

Review and organize scan data, images, and reports

Assist in developing application notes, demo reports, and training material

Provide feedback on system usability and application performance

Support continuous improvement of demo workflows and best practices

Systems Test & Validation

Assist with system testing during new product development

Execute predefined test plans and document results and observations

Identify and report issues or anomalies to engineering and the applications teams

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related technical field required. 0 to 5 years of relevant engineering or applications experience.
• Experience related to imaging, materials, semiconductors, or NDT preferred
• Prior lab, research, or equipment-based experience is a plus

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Proactive, responsible, confident, and results-oriented
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and drive projects to completion
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly
• Strong command of the English language
• Strong technical aptitude with hands-on experience in laboratory, manufacturing, inspection, or engineering environments
• Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and communicate technical findings and recommendations
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a systematic engineering approach
• Comfortable working in a customer-facing, cross-functional environment with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and Operations teams
• Ability to develop and optimize inspection methodologies, test procedures, and application solutions
• Good organizational, project management, and technical documentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, and technical software tools; imaging and data analysis experience preferred
• Experience with semiconductor packaging, electronics manufacturing, automated inspection systems, non-destructive testing (NDT), or related technologies is a plus
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support customer evaluations, demonstrations, training, and field activities

Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of quality and responsiveness

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