Director, Laser Science & Optics Innovation

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. seeks a seasoned engineer to lead laser annealing technology development, including high-power laser systems and optical delivery architectures. You will drive concepts from architecture to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions for advanced semiconductor processing.

The role emphasizes leadership in laser and optics, process improvements, and collaboration with suppliers and customers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with laser annealing, laser spike annealing, or millisecond annealing systems.
• Experience designing advanced optical systems for high-power lasers.
• Familiarity with semiconductor capital equipment and wafer temperature metrology.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of laser annealing platforms and related optical subsystems.
• Define architectures for high-power laser delivery and sensing systems.
• Coordinate with product, manufacturing, and quality teams to meet performance goals.

Skills

Laser annealing

High-power lasers

Optical system design

Wafer metrology

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics

Tools

Laser systems

Metrology equipment

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. seeks a seasoned engineer to lead laser annealing technology development, including high-power laser systems and optical delivery architectures. You will drive concepts from architecture to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions for advanced semiconductor processing.

The role emphasizes leadership in laser and optics, process improvements, and collaboration with suppliers and customers in a fast-paced environment.