Principal Applications Engineer

We are seeking an experienced and customer-focused Principal Applications Engineer to evaluate the applicability of our products and technical capabilities for new and evolving customer silicon devices. This role serves as a critical technical link between customers, Sales, Field Applications, Product Management, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing, helping translate complex customer requirements into manufacturable product solutions. Working with a high degree of independence, the Principal Applications Engineer analyzes customer and device requirements, assesses technical feasibility, identifies potential risks, and recommends solutions that balance customer needs with product and manufacturing capabilities. The regular hours for this position are day shift.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain advanced knowledge of the company's products, technologies, manufacturing capabilities, and application requirements; Independently evaluate complex customer silicon devices and technical requirements to determine product applicability, feasibility, and manufacturability; Translate customer requirements into clear technical specifications, recommendations, and solutions; Identify technical risks, constraints, and potential integration challenges early in the application process; Serve as a key technical interface supporting Sales, Marketing, Field Applications, Customer Support Engineering, Product Management, and other internal stakeholders; Communicate technical recommendations, trade-offs, risks, and product capabilities to technical and non-technical audiences; Engage with customer engineering and procurement organizations to clarify requirements and support technical alignment; Investigate complex application, product, and manufacturability issues using structured problem-solving and data-driven methods; Perform root-cause analysis and recommend corrective or preventive actions; Support the technical evaluation and introduction of new customer devices, applications, and product configurations; Identify and lead improvements to application engineering tools, test methods, technical documentation, workflows, and integration processes; Develop and maintain technical standards, application guidelines, and best practices

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work; Abstract Thinking; Autodesk AutoCAD; CAD Tools; Communication; Microsoft Office; Scripting

Benefits

Medical; dental; vision; life insurance; disability coverage; 401(k) with company match; employee stock purchase plan (ESPP); paid time off; quarterly profit-sharing bonuses; flexible spending or savings accounts