Applications Engineer, Lead

Role overview

Data preparation and technical direction

• Define the technical direction of photomask data preparation workflows and standards with leadership, advancing regional innovation, efficiency, and capability.
• Prepare and optimize complex mask data with tools such as Synopsys CATS and NCS NDE, converting GDSII/OASIS layout files into fractured, production-ready manufacturing data.
• Generate complex job decks, manage reticle layout and frame placement, and support metrology activities.
• Verify layouts using Mask Rule Checks and Mask Proximity Correction; coordinate requirements and implementation methods with sites, vendors, and customers.
• Lead root-cause analysis and resolution of complex layout or data issues with manufacturing, design, and customer teams.

Automation, documentation, and customers

• Partner with corporate resources to design and implement automation that improves scalability and reduces regional turnaround times.
• Evaluate new data-operation tools and methodologies, recommend adoption, and champion regional implementation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and best practices for new product and technology introductions.
• Act as lead technical liaison for key customers, translating requirements into actionable plans and driving successful implementation.
• Provide onsite support for regional and international customer and operational initiatives; travel is less than 10%.

Experience and technical qualifications

• Have 6–8+ years of experience in photomask data preparation, IC layout/data engineering, or related semiconductor design disciplines.
• Have expert knowledge of GDSII/OASIS formats, data hierarchies, and semiconductor layout principles.
• Demonstrate success leading complex technical initiatives and influencing engineering direction.
• Have strong Unix environment experience and the ability to work at a company site.
• US-based candidates must be able to obtain government clearance.

Skills and education

• Bring exceptional project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Communicate clearly with technical teams and executive-level stakeholders and work collaboratively.
• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred; equivalent work experience is also considered.
• A master’s degree is preferred.

Benefits

• The posting lists competitive salary and annual bonus, equity eligibility, health and welfare benefits, and a 401(k) with company match.
• The posting also describes a collaborative, growth-focused environment and opportunities to develop leadership skills.