Physicist/Scientist E4

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$161,000–$221,000 / yr
Posted
6 days ago

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Above market

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This role $191k
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This role pays more than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $126,800–$201,700 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $191k versus about $164k 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 94 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $135,750–$186,750 across 94 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Physicist/Scientist E4

Join our advanced lithography group in Santa Clara as a senior technical process engineer, where you will lead and execute complex engineering projects for cutting-edge AR/VR devices. Your daily tasks include defining experiments, troubleshooting intricate problems, and collaborating with senior managers to ensure project success. You will develop and approve research results, support physics and chemistry issues both in the lab and field, and contribute to product risk management discussions. Key responsibilities also involve researching new technologies, conducting feasibility studies, and presenting findings at industry conferences. Ideal candidates have a Ph.D or MS in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields with 7+ years of experience in semiconductor lithography processes, including hands-on work with film and metrology tools. Proficiency in Python or MATLAB is beneficial for layout design tasks.

What you'll do

  • Leads and executes engineering projects to develop new lithography technologies.
  • Defines experiments and collects data for evaluating complex technical issues.
  • Troubleshoots system problems and develops solutions in collaboration with experts.
  • Reviews and approves research results, specifications, and requirements designed by others.
  • Prepares and delivers presentations on new technologies and promotes innovative ideas.
  • Conducts feasibility studies of new lithography technologies and leads decision-making processes.

What we're looking for

  • MS or Ph.D in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
  • 7+ years of experience in semiconductor industry with lithography process expertise.
  • Hands-on experience with film and metrology tools.
  • Ability to lead complex system projects and troubleshoot significant issues.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and flexibility to learn new technologies.
  • Excellent communication skills for internal and external interactions.
  • Experience with layout design using Python, MatLab or similar software.

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