Application Engineer V

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$163,000–$224,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
141 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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About Applied Materials

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

Applied Materials currently has 337 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Application Engineer V

Application Engineer V - (E5) serves as a general expert in on-wafer metrology, specifically focusing on optical thin film and X-ray based metrology. Working with process teams, the individual develops metrology applications to support product and process development while implementing best practices and providing data analysis for various projects. The role requires developing applications based on optical film metrology techniques to qualify semiconductor process tools and engaging with vendors to influence future solution roadmaps. Key technical skills include Ellipsometry, Scatterometry, and Reflectometry. The position involves leading complex engineering projects, defining customer technical requirements, and designing innovative experiments to optimize system performance. This role addresses technical challenges in the semiconductor industry by providing expert guidance on metrology techniques and developing new principles for complex systems.

What you'll do

  • Develop metrology applications using optical thin film techniques to qualify semiconductor process tools.
  • Provide data analysis and implement metrology best practices for product and process development projects.
  • Lead internal and customer technical review meetings to address complex metrology solutions.
  • Define customer technical requirements through deep analysis of the product roadmap.
  • Design and perform complex engineering experiments to provide innovative technical solutions.
  • Guide less experienced engineers in utilizing metrology techniques to define methods for complex systems.
  • Engage with key vendors to understand latest techniques and influence future solution roadmaps.
  • Conceive and implement new technologies to serve as a primary inventor on critical patents.

What we're looking for

  • MS equivalent or higher in engineering or science.
  • At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
  • General expertise in on-wafer metrology with specific expertise in optical thin film or X-ray based metrology.
  • Several years of experience working on metrology applications using optical film metrology techniques in the semiconductor industry.
  • Expertise in optical thin film metrology techniques such as Ellipsometry, Scatterometry, and Reflectometry (preferred).
  • Proven track record of significant technology contributions and experience as a primary inventor on numerous critical patents.
  • Ability to lead and collaborate on the development of new principles, concepts, and exceptionally complex technology projects.
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas and persuade others, often at senior levels.

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