Software (Technical) Support Engineer (f/m/d)

Applied Materials is the leader in semiconductor materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. We are looking for a Software (Technical) Support Engineer to join the team in Dresden, Germany in support of our PDC based inspection tools. Your key responsibilities as a Software (Technical) Support Engineer: * Software System Troubleshooting \- analyze reported problems & validate solutions, provide troubleshooting plans to discover root cause to deliver rapid resolution on systemic issues (Microsoft Server / Network Topology / Applications) * Software Installation & Imaging \- Install & configure software & images on Early Learning Shipments (ELS) / New product Introductions (NPI) / First In Fab tools (FIF), document & perform first of kind installs on High Volume Manufacturing tools (HVM), develop & train on Software procedures * Software Test & Validation \- Collect & incorporate customer specific test scenarios, construct simulators for testing & troubleshooting, execute test plans to validate software releases (test suit) * Create, test, and verify installation/upgrade instructions for Applied Materials’ product releases. * Understand, research, and resolve internal and external application and systems issues, investigate in customer's high value problem (HVP), systematic bugs or systematic software failures. * Customer Engagement & Training \- Foster customer trust in Applied Materials Software, consult on Factory Automation scenarios (FA), resolve questions on tool operations & settings * Provide on-going training to customers and customer engineers (CE) for technical products and systems issues. * Assist in analysis of customer OS performance, integration, and database management issues. Deliver updates and reports to managers, partners, and peers. Your education and experience * A degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation or related * 2-4 years of professional experience in software testing, test cases, documentation, and network technology is preferred * Strong communication skills in English, with German being beneficial as well * A team player with a willingness to work in multi-disciplinary teams * Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations * Excellent analytical and organizational skills * Willing to do business trips to customer in Europe and to the headquarters in the US, up to 50% What you can expect from us: * Onboarding with industry experts from the Applied Materials global team and a local buddy. * Learning and development opportunities through continuous professional training and personal skills development. * A variety of tasks in an innovative and international technology company. * Reasonable salary and benefits including bonus programs, company pension plan, employee stock purchase program ## Qualifications ### Education: Bachelor's Degree ### Skills ### Certifications: ### Languages: English (Required) ### Years of Experience: 2 - 4 Years ### Work Experience: ## Additional Information ### ### Shift: GmbH Overtime Eligible (Germany) ### ### Travel: Yes, 50% of the Time ### ### Relocation Eligible: No ### Referral Payment Plan: Employee Referral (Standard) Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.