Physicist / Scientist III

Applied Materials

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Jose, CA
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 53 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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TL;DR · Physicist / Scientist III

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The Physicist / Scientist III joins the team to define novel inspection systems concepts and configurations while designing and engineering modules for new products. The role involves collecting and analyzing data to design statistically valid experiments, performing research in physics, and developing modified inspection and metrology systems. Key responsibilities include defining system requirements, troubleshooting complex problems, and conducting feasibility studies on new technologies to support risk management decisions. The position requires conceptual and practical expertise in physics, the ability to guide less experienced scientists, and the skill to explain sensitive information to build consensus. This work focuses on the physics of developing improved tools, evaluating competitors, and addressing physics-related application issues in the lab and field to advance semiconductor and display manufacturing technologies.

Skills

Metrology Inspection Systems Physics Feasibility Studies Product Risk Management Performance Analysis

What you'll do

Define novel inspection system concepts, configurations, and technical specifications.
Design, engineer, and qualify modules and sub-modules for new products.
Develop new or modified inspection and metrology systems through physics research.
Troubleshoot complex system problems and provide technical advice for field physics issues.
Plan projects to select new concepts and provide data for product risk management.
Execute feasibility studies on new technologies and conduct performance analysis.
Evaluate competitor technologies and define new market needs.
Guide and mentor less experienced physicists and scientists.

What we're looking for

Performs research and analysis in physics or related subjects.
Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
Designs and engineers modules, including qualifying modules and sub-modules.
Defines novel inspection systems concepts, configurations, and system requirements.
Develops new or modified inspection and metrology systems.
Solves complex problems by taking new perspectives and exercising judgment based on multiple sources of information.
Guides less experienced physicists and scientists.
Explains difficult or sensitive information and works to build consensus.

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