Physicist / Scientist V

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$176,000–$242,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
57 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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This role pays more than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $146,874–$219,125 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $209k versus about $183k for comparable roles.

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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.

Listed pay typically runs $124,000–$171,000 across 219 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Physicist / Scientist V

The Physicist / Scientist V serves as a technical expert within the engineering team, leading complex projects and spearheading research and development for new technologies. This role involves defining experiments, determining meaningful data for technical decisions, and overseeing the design and qualification of complex modules and sub-modules. The individual will troubleshoot significant system problems, manage strategic vendors, and lead feasibility studies for complete systems. Key responsibilities include analyzing competitor technologies in Red-Team groups, mentoring less experienced scientists, and influencing senior-level decision-making. The position requires applying advanced principles, theories, and concepts to solve unique problems with broad business impact. The work focuses on materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductor chips and advanced displays, specifically addressing physics-related application and system issues in both lab and field environments.

What you'll do

  • Lead and execute complex engineering projects and research and development of new technologies.
  • Define experiments and determine the data required to support technical decisions.
  • Oversee and approve designs, requirements, and qualification results for complex modules and sub-modules.
  • Troubleshoot complex physics-related application and system issues in the lab and in the field.
  • Analyze competitor technologies and assess architectural entitlements within Red-Team groups.
  • Plan and execute feasibility studies for complete systems and sub-systems using new technologies.
  • Manage strategic vendor relationships and lead technological engagements with outside customers and universities.
  • Provide mentoring and technical guidance to less experienced physicists and scientists.

What we're looking for

  • Regarded as a technical expert in a particular field with in-depth expertise in their own discipline.
  • Demonstrates broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function.
  • Leads projects with notable risk and complexity by developing strategies for project execution.
  • Solves unique and complex problems with broad business impact using conceptual and innovative thinking.
  • Communicates complex ideas and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt different points of view.
  • Anticipates business and regulatory issues and recommends product, process, or service improvements.
  • Impacts the direction and resource allocation for programs, projects, or services.
  • Provides mentoring for less experienced physicists and scientists.

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