Materials Scientist, ALD Coating Technology

Applied Materials

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On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$124,000–$171,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
99 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 · Materials Scientist, ALD Coating Technology

JOB TITLE: Materials Scientist – ALD Coating Technology The Materials Scientist – ALD Coating Technology joins the ALD Coating Technology team within the Materials Center of Excellence. This role serves as a subject matter expert responsible for the development, productization, and commercialization of ALD coatings for hardware and processes. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing and executing material engineering projects, performing hardware characterization on complex systems, collecting and analyzing data, and troubleshooting engineering issues. The position requires expertise in ALD coatings, including metals, oxides, and fluorides, as well as surface chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and corrosion or erosion analysis. You will define and validate material measurement techniques, generate technical documentation, and collaborate with senior leadership to solve high-value problems regarding device performance, yield, and cost of ownership in semiconductor and display manufacturing.

What you'll do

  • Design and optimize manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor manufacturing technologies.
  • Develop, plan, and execute material engineering projects for a range of products.
  • Perform hardware characterization and measure film properties on complex systems.
  • Analyze data from materials engineering experiments and compile technical reports.
  • Define and validate material measurement techniques and train other engineers on data interpretation.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex materials engineering issues and high-value problems for customers.
  • Generate engineering specifications and technical documentation for integrated products.
  • Interface with customers to resolve complex engineering issues and address performance needs.

What we're looking for

  • This position requires 5+ years of experience or equivalent in ALD coatings and related hardware development.
  • A BS degree in Engineering is required.
  • A Master's or Ph.D. degree is preferred.
  • Candidates must have fundamental knowledge of ALD coatings (metals/oxide/fluoride) for semiconductor equipment component coatings.
  • Candidates must demonstrate expertise in surface chemistry and interactions of materials in chemical and plasma environments.
  • Significant experience in material characterization methods is required.
  • Failure analysis of materials is strongly preferred.
  • Candidates must be able to travel up to 25% of the time.

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