Sr RDA Equipment Applications Engineer

Develop, write, validate, and maintain POR and engineering recipes for assigned RDA toolsets, ensuring accuracy and alignment with area requirements. Demonstrate strong application ownership by understanding tool theory, performing advanced recipe setup, and maintaining backup knowledge of secondary tools. Monitor recipe requests, maintain documentation, and ensure completion and communication of updates. Perform basic and advanced tool recoveries, lead software upgrades, and implement improvements with internal teams and vendors. Establish and track SPC charts, analyze tool data, and drive corrective actions and performance‑improvement opportunities. Create and update procedures for tool operation and recipe development, and train engineers and technicians on protocols. Participate in global tool‑sharing forums, follow up on cross‑site actions, and collaborate with vendors on issues, root‑cause analysis, and tool audits. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or related field Minimum 2 years of experience within the semiconductor industry in a defect analysis role with a solid foundation in inline defect analysis Strong understanding of semiconductor fabrication process flows with a consistent track record to drive issues to root cause with standard data analysis and engineering trouble-shooting; Statistical process control - data analysis, SPC, process capability 5+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry, specifically process development for defect inspection equipment/applications 3+ years of experience in a defect inspection applications role with advanced applications recipe writing experience - strong preference to KLA/AMAT advanced toolsets Experience driving cross‑site alignment or global best‑known‑method (BKM) sharing for inspection applications. Excellent technical presentation and communication skill with a demonstrated ability to lead multiple tool responsibilities with high attention to detail and prioritization