Hybrid Applications Engineer II/III

at SHELLBACK Semiconductor Technology

• Job title: Applications Engineer II/III
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Remote, United States

About the role

• Applications Engineer II/III at Shellback Semiconductor managing spray process technology across semiconductor applications. Responsible for development, optimization, and troubleshooting in lab and customer environments.

Responsibilities

• Support process development and technical activities related to Shellback batch spray equipment, including process optimization, troubleshooting, and performance benchmarking.
• Participate in customer-facing activities such as tool qualifications, process transfers, and on-site troubleshooting.
• Provide process recommendations and data-driven feedback to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with R&D, equipment engineering, and field service teams to ensure integration between hardware and process performance.
• Develop, evaluate, and optimize batch spray processes for clean, etch, strip, and surface preparation applications using Design of Experiments (DOE) methodology.
• Perform data collection and analysis to establish process trends and performance metrics.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of Best-Known-Method (BKM) documentation and technical collateral.
• Prepare concise technical reports and presentations following customer engagements.
• Maintain readiness of Applications Lab tools and ensure compliance with safety and procedural standards.
• Follow chemical handling, labeling, storage, and waste management protocols (including HF, H2SO4, H2O2, and oxidizers).
• Recommend process or equipment improvements to enhance lab capability and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in semiconductor wet process engineering (etch, clean, strip, or surface preparation).
• Experience operating and troubleshooting semiconductor batch spray equipment or similar wet processing tools.
• Strong data analysis and documentation skills with the ability to turn findings into recommendations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple technical projects independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in customer-facing technical roles such as applications engineering, process transfer, or field support (preferred).
• Familiarity with cleanroom operations, DI water systems, chemical distribution, and waste handling (preferred).
• Working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, and local EHS standards (preferred).

Benefits

• Regular travel to customer sites
• Participation in new hardware development projects
• Collaborations with R&D and field service teams