Physicist Scientist FEP Chamber Optics Engineer

Applied Materials

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On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$138,000–$190,000 / yr
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Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
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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 FEP Chamber Optics Engineer

Physicist/Scientist: FEP chamber Optics engineer (E3) joins the Front End Products Business Unit to develop new hardware for next-generation semiconductor annealing technologies. This role focuses on improving tool capabilities and measurement accuracy while solving challenging wafer heating and temperature measurement requirements. The successful candidate will design and conduct lab bench experiments to evaluate concepts, prototype hardware, and analyze sensor and wafer data to troubleshoot performance. They will also collaborate with suppliers to define specifications for critical optical system assemblies and work with cross-functional teams to integrate these systems into final products. Required skills include a mastery of optical theory and design principles using Zemax or CODEV and non-sequential raytracing in Zemax or LightTools. Preferred qualifications include experience with MATLAB, Python, Mathematica, Labview, high power lasers, and non-contact temperature measurement techniques.

What you'll do

  • Develop new hardware for next-generation semiconductor annealing technologies and tools.
  • Design, implement, and conduct lab bench experiments to evaluate feasibility of proposed concepts.
  • Collect, analyze, and present performance data to multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Analyze tool sensor and wafer data to troubleshoot current equipment performance.
  • Define performance specifications and testing protocols for critical optical system assemblies with suppliers.
  • Integrate optical systems into final products in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Serve as a technical resource to solve imaging and optical metrology problems within the business unit.

What we're looking for

  • Master of Science in Physics, Applied Optics, or Optical Engineering.
  • Strong understanding of optical theory, design principles, and techniques.
  • Experience with optical design software (Zemax or CODEV) and non-sequential raytracing software (Zemax or LightTools).
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Hands-on experience using tools for optical testing, alignment, metrology, and imaging (preferred).
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data using programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or Mathematica (preferred).
  • Experience with non-contact temperature measurement, high power lasers, and laboratory measurement automation software (preferred).

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