Applications Engineer

We Require x2 Applications Engineers - ONE is a Senior.

About the role:

You’re playing a key role in making sure our products meet (and exceed) customer expectations. You’re acting as the voice of the customer internally, feeding insights into Engineering and R&D, while leading application projects that improve performance and user experience.

This is a highly hands-on role with ~50% international travel, working directly with customers and end-users on-site

A typical day for a Senior Applications Engineer could look like this:

* Leading customer demos, characterisation work, and technical evaluations

* Presenting results clearly to both customers and internal teams

* Acting as the go-to contact for application-related support queries

* Troubleshooting complex, multi-disciplinary issues across mechanics, optics, electronics, software, and algorithms

* Collaborating with Engineering and R&D to feed back customer insights

* Driving application projects to improve product performance and user experience

* Supporting and maintaining application lab facilities and equipment

Who we are looking for:

To succeed as a Senior Applications Engineer, we do need you to have experience of:

* Working in the semiconductor industry with a strong hands-on focus

* Leading or supporting characterisation and demonstration activities for metrology equipment

* Supporting customers in a technical or applications-focused role

* Diagnosing complex technical issues across multiple disciplines

* Communicating technical concepts clearly, both written and verbal

Nice to have:

* Experience with Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)

* Exposure to optical systems (lasers, fibres), electronics, or electro-mechanical systems

* Understanding of semiconductor processes

* Experience with scanning electron microscopes (SEM)

* Any involvement in product marketing or customer-facing technical storytelling

Education / Qualifications:

Either a Master’s degree in Physical Sciences, Engineering, or similar, or a clear equivalent path through relevant experience
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed