Metrology Applications Scientist – Optical & Semiconductors

Nova Ltd.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Ltd. is seeking an Application Engineer to develop high-value optical metrology applications for semiconductor manufacturing, engage with customers, and apply robust statistical techniques to optimize results in high-volume fab environments.

You will support beta evaluations, provide regional assistance for new product introductions, and travel to customer sites up to 25%, requiring hands-on metrology experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Key areas of expertise include XPS/XRF/SIMS, metrology, and semiconductor processing
• Hands-on fab experience and strong background in semiconductor manufacturing processes (lithography, CMP, deposition, wet and dry etch) and/or metrology techniques (XPS, XRF, SIMS, optical) is a must
• Be able to travel domestically up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to develop high-value optical metrology applications
• Apply robust statistical techniques to optimize applications for HVM fab environments
• Provide regional support for beta programs and new product evaluations

Skills

Metrology

Semiconductor processing

Statistical methods

Customer engagement

Travel readiness

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering / Physics / Materials Science

MS in related field

Tools

XPS

XRF

SIMS

Optical metrology

Job description

Nova Ltd. is seeking an Application Engineer to develop high-value optical metrology applications for semiconductor manufacturing, engage with customers, and apply robust statistical techniques to optimize results in high-volume fab environments.

You will support beta evaluations, provide regional assistance for new product introductions, and travel to customer sites up to 25%, requiring hands-on metrology experience and strong communication skills.