Application Engineer – Ireland

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🇮🇪 Ireland – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

💻 Application Engineer

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INFICON

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1997

🚘 Automotive

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

💰 $15M Post-IPO Equity on 2003-09

Automotive • Healthcare • Logistics

INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation and sensor technologies essential for vacuum process analysis, measurement, and control. They specialize in gas leak detection and develop critical software for enhancing productivity and quality in industrial and semiconductor applications. INFICON serves markets including automotive manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, life sciences, security, and energy, with products like vacuum gauges, gas analyzers, and chemical detection systems. The company's technologies are applied in various fields from air conditioning and refrigeration to optics, flat panels, and solar cells. INFICON is noted for its role in advancing toxic chemical analysis, gas analysis, and vacuum-based processes, providing expert support and service through its global network.

📋 Description

• Deploy, install, and configure FabGuard monitoring systems across multiple tool groups, including Etch, CVD, PVD, and Litho • Provide on-site troubleshooting and technical support for FabGuard software, hardware, and data acquisition • Diagnose and resolve Windows system issues; perform PC installation, configuration, and cabling • Create recipes and data analyses using FabGuard for Fault Detection and Classification (FDC) • Deliver customer training on INFICON products and identify improvement opportunities and new application areas • Provide written and oral feedback on applications, process optimization, and installations • Configure and maintain data acquisition parameters between FabGuard and connected systems • Support integration projects involving OPC-UA, SECS/GEM, TCP/IP, and related industrial protocols • Test and validate software updates; troubleshoot connectivity issues and data discrepancies • Serve as on-site point of contact for customer teams across multiple fabs • Coordinate with process engineering and equipment groups on equipment readiness and logistics • Report site status and escalate risks to INFICON EMEA and US management • Contribute to regular site status updates and propose process improvements • Train customers and contractor teams on FabGuard procedures • Document site-specific configurations • Provide cross-coverage support to other field colleagues as needed

🎯 Requirements

• Technical diploma or degree in electronics, automation, industrial systems, or equivalent professional experience • Solid working knowledge of Windows operating systems, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting • Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and OEM equipment, including lithography, PVD, and CVD technologies • Basic knowledge of vacuum pump and abatement system operation • Demonstrated ability to test and validate software in industrial and manufacturing environments • Comfort working in cleanroom environments and compliance with all cleanroom procedures • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to engage directly with customer stakeholders • Prior experience in semiconductor fabrication environments is preferred • Familiarity with industrial protocols (OPC-UA, SECS/GEM, Modbus TCP) is a plus • Fluent in English, both written and spoken; additional languages are an asset • Ability to work on-site at customer fabs and coordinate with customer teams • Ability to travel/deploy across multiple tool groups and fabs

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible work hours • Competitive salary • Excellent benefits • Profit sharing • Opportunities for continuing education and professional development • Regular employee events • Dynamic work environment promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion • Opportunities to share bold ideas and contribute creatively • Employee events and shared celebrations