Application Development Engineer, Semiconductor Technology

About Momentive Technologies

Momentive Technologies applies advanced materials science to design and manufacture ultra-high-performance quartz materials, quartz crucibles, and ceramic products that are vital to a variety of high-growth end markets, including the silicon and compound semiconductor industries, electronics, and aerospace components. These solutions enable the production of logic and memory chips, power control devices and multiple systems for electric vehicles, integrated circuits, power control devices, data servers, and aerospace applications.

Recognized for the purity, performance, consistency and stability of its products, Momentive Technologies has been delivering innovative solutions for over 130 years and continues to impact emerging trends like electrification, digitalization, renewable energy and artificial intelligence. The Company, headquartered in Strongsville, Ohio, has operations across the globe and serves customers in more than 30 countries. For more information, visit

Application Development Engineer, Semiconductor Technology

In this role at Momentive Technologies, you will collaborate across commercial, technology, and operations teams to design cutting-edge thermal management and heater products tailored to customer needs. You'll drive development projects from concept to production, establishing technical constraints, creating application data through targeted testing, and enabling seamless manufacturing integration. In this dynamic role, you'll support sales growth by evaluating customer requirements, delivering compelling presentations, and identifying emerging market opportunities. Your insights will shape our technical roadmap as you propose forward-thinking improvements to products and processes that elevate performance and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the commercial, technology, and operations teams to support customer development activities. Specifically, the engineer will design thermal management and heater products in conjunction with the customer to optimize thermal properties, material compatibility, and physical layout. The engineer will establish design constraints and timeline for development projects.
  • Support the commercial team to develop the sales pipeline by reviewing customer requirements, conducting product presentations, and evaluating market trends.
  • Understand customers' testing requirements to develop test capabilities and generate application data.
  • Facilitate production of newly designed products with the operations team, defining process requirements, training operators, identifying supply chain requirements, and writing necessary documentation.
  • Support quoting process by evaluating feasibility based on capability and defining materials, machine, and operations requirements.
  • Help develop technical roadmaps and by suggesting process and product improvements to fit customers’ needs

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace or chemical engineering with 5+ years of experience in aerospace, semiconductor equipment manufacturing or related fields.
  • Experience in CAD tools such as Solidworks for modelling and drawing generation and/or Ansys for thermal and structural simulation.
  • Basic knowledge of mechanical and dimensional characterization tools including CMM, mechanical and thermal property characterization and non-destructive material testing such as x-ray and/or ultrasound imaging.
  • Ability to complete hands-on work in an industrial environment with necessary PPE.
  • Ability to independently prioritize tasks based on timeline and corporate goals
  • Ability to communicate with customers clearly and independently on development projects.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with version control systems and product data management such as Solidworks PDM or Creo Windchill[.
  • Experience with data analysis and statistical process control
  • Knowledge of engineering materials and engineering drawings
  • Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Experience in ANSYS Multiphysics coupling of Thermal/Structural and Fluids modeling

Key Relationships

  • Reports to the Application Development Engineer Manager
  • Product management, external and inside sales, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, technology

Travel Requirements

  • 5-10%

Working Conditions

  • Primarily CAD design and simulation work in an office environment with requirement to complete hands-on work in an industrial, and/or cleanroom environment with necessary PPE.

Our Application Development Engineer will earn a variable compensation including base salary and bonus. Base salary range takes into consideration experience, education, and training. Not to mention all the amazing benefits available for employee selection as well.

Joining the Momentive team includes:

  • Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • 401(k) plan with Company Match
  • Basic and Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Program

Momentive Technologies is not just shaping materials; we're shaping the future. As a leader in the fused quartz, ceramics, and crucibles industry, we pride ourselves on innovation, precision, and excellence. When you join us, you'll be part of a dynamic team that's driving advancements in technology, research, and applications across various sectors. APPLY NOW!

EEO Statement

We treat all our associates and candidates as equals. We require all associates and managers to do so too and comply with employment laws and regulations. All personnel actions are conducted in the spirit of equal employment. We are committed to recruit, train, promote and retain associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

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