Application Engineer

Nova Measuring Instruments; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Measuring Instruments seeks an Applications Engineer to implement and optimize advanced optical metrology systems for international semiconductor customers.

You will work with cross-functional teams, develop measurement programs, support system acceptance testing, and deliver customer training, with travel up to 25% and a requirement for fluent English.

Qualifications

• Master or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering or Materials Science.
• 2–3 years of experience in the semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Experience in metrology, optics, or sensor technology is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Plan and control the use of optical sensors and software to measure parameters in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Conduct feasibility studies with Nova's global teams.
• Set up measurement programs for optical metrology systems and prepare them for delivery.
• Support on-site customers with application, service teams and system experts.
• Provide training for customers on-site and remotely.
• Maintain knowledge of semiconductor processes and industry trends.

Skills

Communication skills

Fluent English

Public speaking

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Physics/EE/Materials Science

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Octave

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology and process control solutions for semiconductor manufacturing.

With around 1,600 employees, three R&D centers, and 31 locations worldwide, Nova provides valuable insights into the world’s most advanced industry. The company combines multiple technological disciplines—including physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms—to develop hardware and software solutions that measure nearly every modern computer chip worldwide.

Nova operates at the atomic level, delivering unique insights through dimensional, material, and chemical metrology, helping customers solve critical manufacturing challenges with differentiated solutions.

Nova’s people-oriented and innovation-driven culture gives every employee the opportunity to make a real impact and push the boundaries of what is technologically possible.

As a Applications Engineer at Nova you will play a key role in implementing and optimizing advanced optical metrology systems for international semiconductor customers.

You will work closely with cross‑functional teams and customers and develop applications and solutions, create measurement programs, and support system acceptance testing. Your expertise will ensure that Nova’s solutions deliver real value and meet the highest standards of performance and precision.

You will also conduct customer‑specific training and present application‑focused content to support successful system use.

We are looking for ambitious and creative minds who see the impossible as motivation and enjoy driving innovation in a global, multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control the use of optical sensors and software to accurately measure parameters in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Conduct feasibility studies for customers in close collaboration with Nova’s global teams.
• Set up measurement programs for optical metrology systems and prepare them for delivery.
• Support on‑site customer via working closely with application, service team and system experts in developing reliable and robust solutions.
• Support the service team and provide training for customers, both on‑site and remotely.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge of the semiconductor process and industry trends.

Requirements

• Master Degree or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Material Science or relevant field.
• Experience in metrology, optics, semiconductors, or sensor technology is a plus.
• 2-3 years of experience in the semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Having experience in Advance Packaging Process flow is a plus, but not required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with a professional and confident presence.
• Excellent skills in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with MATLAB, Octave, Python, or similar programming tools is preferred.
• Be able to travel up to 25%, both domestic and international.
• Self‑starter with high energy and strong work ethics with the highest degree of integrity and dignity.
• Must be fluent in English language, both writing and verbal communications.