Principal Application Engineer, Advanced Packaging Materials

Company : International Staffing Consultants, Inc.

Location : Irvine, CA, 92606

Posted Date : 13 October 2025

Job Details

Principal Application Engineer, Advanced Packaging Materials
Irvine, California, United States
$125,000 to $150,000 + Bonus + Full Benefits + Paid Relocation
Overview
This role is for a Principal Application Engineer to join a global organization focused on innovation and cutting-edge material technologies within the Semiconductor Packaging or Adhesive Technologies space, specifically supporting the electronics market. The position involves providing high-level technical engineering support, developing in-depth application expertise, and directly engaging with key customers.
Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership: Serve as the technical lead on developmental and commercialized products by optimizing material application processes.
Customer Interaction: Directly interact with customers to troubleshoot and solve product and process-related problems.
Value Creation: Ensure that new and existing products can be successfully employed by customers in a manner that brings clear and identifiable value.
Problem Solving: Solve technology-specific fundamental problems associated with entire product lines and/or product classes using novel approaches to application process development, troubleshooting, and material characterization.
Travel: Traveling of up to 10% will be part of this role.

What Makes You a Good Fit (Required Qualifications)

Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Material Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other related fields.
Experience: 10+ years of experience working in a chemical environment for semiconductor advanced packaging.
Technical Expertise:
- Good understanding of the latest Semiconductor Packaging trends , especially 2.5D and 3D package .
- Expertise in wafer level encapsulation and molding process in semiconductor package.
Communication: Strong verbal communication skills (one-on-one and group presentations) with solid interpersonal skills.
Work Style: Strong ownership and responsibility with a customer-oriented mindset , effective in using project and time management skills to drive projects to completion, and the ability to work as a team member and independently.
Health Insurance: Affordable plans for medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing starting on day 1.
Work-Life Balance: Paid time off (sick, vacation, holiday, volunteer time), flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program.
Financial: 401k matching , employee share plan with voluntary investment / matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards, and student loan reimbursement.
Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships.
Career Growth: Diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement.