Physicist/Engineer - Particle Beam Tech for Semiconductors

Applied Materials, Inc.; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 80,401 - 110,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Company pension with top-up

Travel insurance

Meal subsidies

Remote work option

Job summary

Applied Materials Integrated Circuit Testing GmbH is seeking a physicist or engineer (m/f/d) to advance our particle beam technology and semiconductor control systems in a high-accuracy R&D environment.

The role focuses on defining requirements, testing new concepts, and collaborating across international teams to deliver next-generation inspection solutions. A PhD in physics or related field is preferred, with experience in beam systems and electron optics.

Qualifications

• Degree in physics or related field; PhD preferred.
• Experience in designing, building and operating particle beam systems.
• Knowledge of SEM/TEM and electron optics, as well as ultra-high vacuum and high voltage technology.
• Systematic, analytical, goal-oriented work approach.
• Wamiliarity with cross-functional teamwork in international settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel particle beam systems meeting high-end semiconductor inspection requirements.
• Define system requirements and specifications; troubleshoot issues.
• Plan and conduct tests of new technologies on lab prototypes.
• Collect and analyze data; design statistically valid experiments.
• Lead and mentor less experienced physicists/scientists; collaborate with R&D teams.

Skills

Particle beam systems design

Electron microscopy (SEM/TEM)

Electron optics

High vacuum technology

Analytical thinking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Physics or related discipline

Job description

Applied Materials Integrated Circuit Testing GmbH is seeking a physicist or engineer (m/f/d) to advance our particle beam technology and semiconductor control systems in a high-accuracy R&D environment.

The role focuses on defining requirements, testing new concepts, and collaborating across international teams to deliver next-generation inspection solutions. A PhD in physics or related field is preferred, with experience in beam systems and electron optics.