Physicist Scientist X-Ray Fluorescence III

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Benicia, CA
Salary
$120,000–$165,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
88 days ago
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Below market

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This role $142k
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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 X-Ray Fluorescence III

Physicist/Scientist-X-Ray Fluorescence III will join the advanced inspection and metrology systems development team to drive innovation in next-generation technologies. The role involves defining and developing novel inspection system concepts, architectures, and configurations while designing and executing statistically sound experiments to support critical development decisions. Key responsibilities include engineering and qualifying modules for advanced inspection systems, conducting research in physics to support product innovation, and troubleshooting complex system-level issues. The candidate will perform feasibility studies, manage project risks, and provide subject-matter expertise on technical topics to customers and partners. This position requires an advanced degree in Physics or a related field and demands strong analytical skills, experience in metrology or inspection technologies, and the ability to solve complex problems within multidisciplinary teams. The work focuses on developing solutions for emerging substrate technologies and applications.

What you'll do

  • Define and develop novel inspection system concepts, architectures, and configurations.
  • Design, engineer, and qualify modules and sub-modules for advanced inspection systems.
  • Execute statistically sound experiments to collect, analyze, and interpret data for development decisions.
  • Develop new or enhanced metrology solutions for emerging substrate technologies and applications.
  • Conduct research in physics and related disciplines to support product innovation.
  • Troubleshoot complex system-level issues and provide expert support for physics-related challenges.
  • Perform feasibility studies and performance analysis to validate new technologies and systems.
  • Mentor junior physicists and scientists while providing subject-matter expertise to customers.

What we're looking for

  • Advanced degree (PhD or MSc) in Physics or a related field.
  • Strong analytical and experimental skills, including statistical data analysis.
  • Ability to solve complex technical problems and work across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal teams, customers, and external partners.
  • Experience in system design, metrology, or inspection technologies (preferred).

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