New College Grad Physicist/Scientist

Applied Materials

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $138,000–$190,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 35 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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JOB TITLE: New College Grad Physicist/Scientist (PhD - Santa Clara, CA_ As a New College Grad Physicist/Scientist (PhD), you will join the research and technology development team to advance photonics, optics, optical metrology, and electromagnetic systems. You will design, develop, and characterize optical components and architectures while performing modeling and simulation of electromagnetic and photonic phenomena. Your daily work involves executing experiments to validate theoretical predictions, analyzing measurement data to identify performance limitations, and developing novel sensing approaches. You will utilize tools such as Zemax, Lumerical, COMSOL, and FDTD/FEM platforms alongside scientific programming for data analysis. The role focuses on solving technical challenges in integrated photonics, silicon photonics, laser systems, and nanophotonics to enable next-generation products through innovation, patent generation, and cross-functional collaboration with hardware and software engineering teams.

Skills

Photonics Silicon Photonics Optical Metrology Electromagnetic Modeling Zemax Lumerical COMSOL FDTD FEM Machine Learning Fiber Optics Laser Systems Optical Design Data Analysis Interferometry Nanophotonics Plasmonics

What you'll do

Design, develop, and characterize optical and photonic systems, components, and architectures.
Perform modeling and simulation of optical, electromagnetic, and photonic phenomena.
Design and execute experiments to validate theoretical predictions and system performance.
Analyze experimental and measurement data to identify performance limitations and optimization opportunities.
Develop novel optical metrology and sensing approaches.
Integrate optical technologies into products by working with hardware, software, and systems teams.
Drive technology innovation through invention disclosures and patent generation.
Communicate technical findings through reports, presentations, and design reviews.

What we're looking for

Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or a related field.
Strong background in optics, electromagnetics, or photonics.
Experience with optical design and simulation tools such as Zemax, Lumerical, COMSOL, or FDTD/FEM platforms.
Proficiency in scientific programming and data analysis.
Demonstrated ability to translate scientific concepts into practical engineering solutions.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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