Manager V, Physicist/Scientist

Applied Materials, Inc.; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking a senior engineer to lead advanced electrochemical processing systems for wafer and panel manufacturing.

You will guide cross-functional teams, drive technology development, and validate designs from prototype to reliability analysis. The role requires a PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or Physics and 10+ years in the Semiconductor Equipment industry, with strong electroplating and multi-physics simulation experience.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field required.
• 10+ years in the Semiconductor Equipment industry.
• Expertise in electrochemical processing and electroplating.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of engineers and scientists to develop subsystems for electrochemical processing of wafers and panels.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical and controls engineers for new product development.
• Drive hardware, automation, and sub-systems in automated semiconductor wet process tools; define testing procedures.

Skills

Electrochemical process engineering

Electroplating expertise

Multi-physics simulation

Leadership and project management

Education

PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or Physics

Tools

Comsol

Ansys

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world's technology.

What We Offer

Salary: $156,000.00 - $214,500.00

Location: Billerica,MA

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible-while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.

Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and scientists to invent and test novel and improved subsystems for electrochemical processing of Wafers and Panels in semiconductor equipment.
• Ensure that team combines literature review, engineering design and experimental testing in an iterative loop.
• Identify future requirements and develop technology to intercept the market need.
• Ensure best practices in experimental methods.
• Drive the use of appropriate computer modeling with COMSOL, Matlab, CFD and FEA codes guide design work.
• Drive integrated analysis of process performance and cost of ownership.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical and controls engineers, enabling them to work effectively with process and software engineers on new product development.
• Lead development of hardware, automation, fluid and process sub-systems in automated semiconductor wet process tools, specifying system testing procedures from prototype through reliability analysis.
• Drive early-stage development of new process sub-systems through C&F testing.
• Be a role model for other engineers—both in teamwork and quality of innovation delivered.
• Coordinate the development of process requirements as expressed in PIDs and software specifications; review with software team and revise in timely manner in response to C&F and early phase testing.
• Work with patent counsel to draft and implement IP filings.

Functional Knowledge

Deep knowledge of electrochemical processes, including electroplating, etching, rinsing and drying.

Familiarity with electroplating.

Business Expertise: Understand customer electroplating requirements now and project customer needs for next generation applications.

Leadership

• Manages multiple project teams, and coordinates with other groups in the business to set organizational priorities and allocates resources.

Additional Skills and Experience

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or Physics.
• 10 or more years of experience in the Semiconductor Equipment industry; familiarity with wet chemical and electroplating processing equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and management experience.
• Simulation using multi-physics analysis such as Comsol and Ansys.
• Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.
• Expertise in electrochemical process engineering and wet chemical processing.
• Electroplating experience preferred.

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Eligible: Yes
• The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members.
• In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
• For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users.

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