Applications Team Leader

Major Functions and Responsibilities:An Applications Team Leader manages Applications Engineers, as well as participates in typical Applications Engineering functions including Test Program and Test Hardware development.Ensure the performance of the Applications Engineers assigned to the team is being maintained by assisting, training and giving guidance to the individuals.Review and deliver team members' performance assessments based on Cohu’s PDE process.Actively pushes for improvement plans in case of low performance.Prioritizes tasks among the team.Takes an active role in the development and coaching of the Applications Team assigned, identifies training needs for the team.Identifies areas of improvement and enhances overall performance qualityProvides active and positive communication to maintain a strong sense of teamworkEscalation management to the Applications Management within the ST group.Ensures that all customer inquiries are responded to on time and professionallyTechnical guidance and leadership for the team as part of application development projects.Coordinate on-site and off-site support activities for customers (including ramp-up support for production at customer site, on-site troubleshooting, technology and methodical support for customers).Co-operate with the Applications Team worldwide to meet goals, objectives and functions as defined above. OTHER FUNCTIONS:Participate frequently in customer meetings and foster all levels of communications with customersFocus on existing business processes and their appropriate usage as well as continued improvement of existing processesReport SPR’s (system performance reports) upon detecting any issues on the tester operating systemsWrite application notes and papers for internal and customer useQUALIFICATIONS:Education: Engineering / University degree or similar educationExperience: 5+ years of experience in the ATE and/or semiconductor industry, preferably as an Applications Engineer.Achievements :Experience and execution of successful projects as an Applications Engineer or similar.Direct responsibility for key customer support for 3+ yearsExperience and contribution in key benchmarksSpecific Knowledge :English knowledge (written and spoken), Mandarin knowledge very beneficialPersonal Qualifications : Programming skills, good interpersonal skills, good understanding of electronics and electrical engineering, creative, communicative, flexible, organized willing to learn, willingness to travel, collaborate with other cultures, able to work in international teams.With more than 3000 employees worldwide, we offer challenging and rewarding work experiences, generous employee benefits and a strong company culture. If you are looking for a global publicly traded company that provides you with international experience and a challenging work environment, then Cohu is your choice.Connect with Cohu…Connect with your future…Cohu firmly supports the U.S. national and various state and local policies of equal employment opportunity which are designed to provide equality of employment and advancement opportunities to every individual without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, gender, gender identity or gender expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected category.In addition, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified disabled individuals, upon request.Globally, Cohu is committed to full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing employment, in the U.S. and in all other locations around the world where we have operations.