Physicist/Scientist

Applied Materials

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Santa Clara, CA
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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

The Physicist/Scientist joins the engineering team to define novel inspection systems concepts and configurations for semiconductor manufacturing. This role involves designing and engineering modules, performing research in physics, and analyzing data on advanced substrates and technologies. The individual will develop new or modified inspection and metrology systems, troubleshoot system problems, and execute feasibility studies for complete systems or sub-systems. Key responsibilities include defining system requirements, guiding less experienced scientists, and participating in vendor selection and customer engagements. The position requires conceptual and practical expertise in physics, complex problem-solving skills, and the ability to analyze multiple information sources. The work focuses on the physics of developing improved tools and evaluating new technologies to meet market needs within the semiconductor and advanced display equipment industry.

What you'll do

  • Define novel inspection system concepts and configurations using statistically valid experiments.
  • Design, engineer, and qualify modules and sub-modules for new products.
  • Develop new or modified inspection and metrology systems based on physics research.
  • Define system requirements and troubleshoot complex physics-related application issues in the lab and field.
  • Plan projects to select new concepts and provide data for product risk management decisions.
  • Evaluate new technologies, conduct feasibility studies, and prepare demonstrations of new capabilities.
  • Guide less experienced physicists and scientists on technical projects.
  • Participate in vendor selection and technological customer engagements.

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 and qualifies modules or sub-modules.
  • Defines system requirements, specifications, and novel inspection system concepts.
  • Solves complex problems by taking new perspectives and exercising judgment based on multiple sources of information.
  • Explains difficult or sensitive information and works to build consensus.
  • Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience and may lead small projects.
  • Travels up to 10% of the time.

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