Application Engineer

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans - so do we Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Everything we do in Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

Are you looking to develop your career in a dynamic, multicultural, and people-focused environment? Join UnitySC (MERCK Group) - a rapidly expanding leader in semiconductor metrology and inspection technologies - and become part of our journey as an Application Engineer within our Application team.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to drive customer success, provide technical expertise, and support the deployment of our metrology and inspection solutions.

If you’re eager to learn, innovate, and make an impact in the semiconductor industry, this opportunity is for you

Your profile:

- Master’s degree in optics, materials science, physics or a similar field with proven experience in planning, execution, and analysis of measurement processes. A PhD is a plus.
- Experience in the field of semiconductor(-fab) would be beneficial.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work autonomously and meet scheduled deliverables.
- Adaptable in dynamic, customer-driven environment.
- Strong analytical aptitude and problem-solving capabilities
- Professional level in English

International travel is required (~20% of the time).

As part of the Application team, you will experience working with major actors in the global semiconductor industry. You will gain hands-on experience across the entire product life cycle, from pre-sales to post-sales, and interact with our R&D, engineering, manufacturing and service teams. As Application engineer your main responsibilities will include:

- Installing, testing, and validating UnitySC equipment and software both at our headquarter and customer facilities.
- Analyzing process data, troubleshooting technical issues, and proposing innovative solutions to improve performance and process efficiency
- Participating in or leading demonstrations, evaluations, and technical presentations to showcase UnitySC’s technology and value to customers.
- Supporting customer training, preparing technical documentation and BKMs, and ensuring effective knowledge transfer to local teams.
- Acting as a key link between customers and internal departments, sharing feedback to guide future product developments.

This position offers an opportunity to develop strong technical expertise, gain international exposure, and contribute to the advancement of semiconductor manufacturing technologies.

**What we offer**: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress