Algorithm Developer

Applied Materials

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Santa Clara, CA
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82 days ago
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Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment

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TL;DR · Algorithm Developer

Algorithm Developer The Algorithm Developer joins the metrology and process control team within Chemical Mechanical Planarization to develop in situ metrology and process control products providing real-time control on CMP tools. This role involves developing algorithms to control various aspects of the CMP process, defining system requirements with internal teams, conducting exploratory experiments, and managing hardware and software integration specifications while supporting system level debugging. The candidate will serve as a technical resource for metrology issues, troubleshoot complex problems, and generate technical reports and documentation. Required skills include strong math, programming, signal processing, and statistical data analytics techniques. Preferred tools include Python, Java, or Matlab for computational data analysis. The role addresses the challenge of developing nanometer-scale process control products used to manage the manufacturing process of advanced semiconductor chips in the electronics industry.

What you'll do

  • Develop in situ metrology and process control products for real-time monitoring on CMP tools.
  • Create algorithms to control various aspects of the Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) process.
  • Define system requirements and develop hardware and software integration specifications.
  • Conduct exploratory experiments and manage systems from the concept stage to production release.
  • Serve as a technical resource for internal teams regarding metrology and process control issues.
  • Troubleshoot complex engineering problems and resolve customer product issues.
  • Generate technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Travel to customer sites to implement new technologies and products.

What we're looking for

  • M.S. with 3-5 years of experience or a Ph.D. in Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Exceptional Bachelor degree holders are considered for this role.
  • Strong aptitude in math, programming, and signal processing is required.
  • Experience creating projects outside of class using a programming language like Python, Java, or Matlab (preferred).
  • Familiarity with statistical data analytics techniques and the ability to exercise judgment based on multiple information sources.
  • Experience building a control system (preferred).
  • General knowledge of or exposure to the semiconductor industry, process, or metrology (preferred).
  • Broad STEM background is desired.

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