Field Application Engineer, Calibre

Job Title

Field Application Engineer, Calibre

Role Summary

Provide pre- and post-sales technical support for the Calibre physical verification tool to semiconductor customers in Japan. Act as the technical interface between customers and internal development teams to ensure successful deployment and usage of the product.

This role combines customer-facing troubleshooting, solution implementation, and feedback collection to improve product fit and customer satisfaction.

Experience Level

Mid-level. The role is open to candidates with a range of experience; early-career applicants with relevant semiconductor research experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Primary duties include supporting customers, proposing solutions, and coordinating with development teams.

• Provide technical and sales support for Calibre physical verification tools to semiconductor customers.
• Respond to customer technical inquiries and troubleshoot tool usage to maximize customer outcomes.
• Propose and implement product-based solutions that address customer needs and design challenges.
• Demonstrate and present product capabilities to customers; prepare technical presentations and documentation.
• Act as a bridge between customers and the product development team; collect and report customer feedback.
• Perform customer site visits and support domestic business travel within Japan as required.
• Collaborate with sales, support, and engineering teams to deploy solutions and escalate issues.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and qualifications, followed by desirable experience.

Must-have

• Experience with layout or physical design tools (place-and-route or custom layout).
• Practical experience using physical verification tools (experience with competitor tools acceptable).
• Proficiency in scripting on Linux/Unix (Tcl, Perl, Python or equivalent).
• Strong communication and presentation skills for customer-facing interactions.
• Ability to travel domestically within Japan for customer visits.
• Japanese: JLPT N1 (ability to work in Japanese). English: able to read technical English and communicate by email.

Nice-to-have

• Experience in analog design or digital implementation design flows.
• Previous technical sales or support experience at an EDA vendor or channel partner.
• Knowledge of advanced process technologies.

Education Requirements

High school diploma or higher. Candidates with degrees in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, materials science, or related technical fields are relevant; equivalent practical experience is acceptable. Applicants without industry experience but with semiconductor-related university research are welcome.

About the Company

Company: Siemens

Headquarters: Munich, Germany

Siemens EDA is a leading global provider of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) products and systems. Their innovative solutions enable companies to enhance the development of electronic products efficiently and effectively, keeping pace with the complex demands of technology and physics. Siemens is committed to delivering advanced workflow solutions that integrate both EDA and MCAD tools for multi-domain design and manufacturing in the semiconductor industry.