This role pays more than
57%
of similar roles. Most pay
$204,250–$270,125
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$250k
versus about
$237k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
128 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$132,750–$182,500
across 128 roles with salary data.
Director, Physicist/Scientist - Lasers leads a matrix team focused on laser and optics technology for advanced semiconductor manufacturing. This role involves defining long-term roadmaps for logic, DRAM, power devices, and advanced packaging while managing the development of next-generation laser annealing platforms. The individual will design system architectures for high-power laser subsystems, beam shaping, optical delivery, wafer temperature metrology, pyrometry, and stray-light management. Key responsibilities include driving continuous improvement for installed products, managing strategic partnerships with suppliers, and overseeing third-party engineering services. The role requires expertise in fiber and diode laser systems, diffractive and refractive optical elements, and optical coatings. The position addresses technical challenges in semiconductor capital equipment by integrating advanced optics, sensing, and thermal processing technologies to ensure high performance, reliability, and cost reduction across the product lifecycle.
Optics
Photonics
Laser Communication Systems
Zemax
Python
C++
MATLAB
Linux
Fiber Optics
Free-Space Optical
Signal Integrity
Precision Metrology
Link Budgets
Hardware Development
Optical Testing
Manufacturing
Automation
Optics
Photonics
Laser Communication Systems
Zemax
Python
C++
MATLAB
Linux
Fiber Optics
Free-Space Optical Communication
Precision Metrology
Signal Integrity
Optical Testing
Link Budgets
Hardware Development
Manufacturing
System Design