Physicist Scientist V

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$176,000–$242,000 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $181k
This role $209k
$110k most similar roles pay here $256k

This role pays more than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $140,000–$221,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $209k versus about $181k 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.

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TL;DR · Physicist Scientist V

As a Physicist / Scientist V, you will serve as a technical expert leading complex engineering projects and spearheading research into new technologies. You will define experiments, determine necessary data for technical decisions, and oversee the design and qualification of complex modules and sub-modules. Your daily work involves troubleshooting high-level physics issues in both lab and field environments while managing system specifications and schedules. You will also conduct feasibility studies, analyze competitor technologies in Red-Team groups, and manage strategic vendor relationships. The role requires applying advanced principles and theories to solve unique problems with broad impact. You will mentor less experienced staff and engage with customers and universities to drive innovation. This position focuses on solving complex physics-related application issues within the semiconductor and materials science domain to advance system performance and technology boundaries.

What you'll do

  • Lead and execute complex engineering projects and research initiatives for new technologies.
  • Define experiments and determine necessary data to support technical decision-making.
  • Oversee and approve designs, requirements, and qualification results for complex modules.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve high-level physics-related issues in both lab and field environments.
  • Analyze competitor technologies and participate in Red-Team groups to assess architectural entitlements.
  • Manage strategic vendor relationships and engage with external customers to drive innovation.
  • Conduct feasibility studies on new technologies and lead the subsequent decision-making process.
  • Mentor less experienced physicists and scientists within the organization.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess expert-level technical knowledge in a specific field of physics or science.
  • Ability to lead and execute complex engineering projects and research and development initiatives.
  • Experience in troubleshooting and solving unique, complex problems with broad business impact.
  • Skill in designing, reviewing, and approving system requirements and sub-system specifications.
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas and persuade senior-level stakeholders.
  • Capability to manage strategic vendors and maintain relationships with universities and consortia.
  • Ability to conduct feasibility studies for new technologies and lead the decision-making process.
  • Experience in risk management and analyzing competitor technologies in Red-Team environments.

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