Physicist/Scientist E4

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Participation in bonus and stock award programs

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a technical lithography process engineer to support the development of AR/VR devices. This hands-on role involves leading engineering projects and troubleshooting complex system issues.

Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years of experience, preferably in the semiconductor field, alongside a Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline. The position offers an attractive salary and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in the related field.
• 5 years of hands-on experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Ability to handle complex problems with broad impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute engineering projects related to lithography.
• Define experiments and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on new technologies.

Skills

Hands-on experience in semiconductor industry

Lithography process expertise

Problem-solving and creative thinking skills

Layout design with Python or MatLab

Education

MS or Ph.D. Degree in Materials Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Film and metrology tools

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting‑edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Salary: $161,000.00 - $221,000.00

Location: Santa Clara, CA

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.

We are 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.

Job Mission

We are looking to hire a highly motivated, hands‑on technical lithography process engineer to support our cutting‑edge AR/VR devices. This position will be in our advanced lithography group located in Santa Clara, CA.

Key Responsibilities

Technically lead and/or execute engineering projects and spearhead research and development of new technologies as appropriate. Defines experiments and determines the type of meaningful data required to support evaluation and technical decision. Problem identification and troubleshooting a wide range of significantly complex problems. Lead and/or develop, and executes significantly complex system projects. Oversees and approves research and analysis results. Supports high level / complex physics and chemistry related application and system issues in the lab and in the field when required. Regularly interacts with senior managers on matters involving several functional areas, departments or customers concerning projects, operations and schedules. Interactions require the ability to change thinking or gain the acceptance of others in sensitive situations. Function as specialist for physics/scientists issues, while influencing and utilizing expertise in interfacing with external and internal customers, lead and/or develop and execute system projects, troubleshooting system problems, and defining system specifications and schedules. Reviews and approves system and sub‑system requirements and specifications designed by other team members. Apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts. Research new technologies and analyze competition technology. Evaluate new technologies. Plan and execute complex feasibility studies of new technologies and lead the decision making process. Prepare and deliver papers regarding new technologies, share and promote new ideas and capabilities. Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Takes an active part in product risk management discussions leveraging his / her expertise and knowledge to influence and drive risk management decisions. Plan and execute complex feasibility studies of new technologies and lead the decision‑making process. Be flexible and willing to learn conventional and new lithography technologies with different type of substrates. The lithography tool can be DUV, h‑line or i‑line. Support lithography and metrology recipes required materials and able to write recipes and run wafers independently. Prepare and deliver papers and presentations regarding new technologies, share and promote new ideas and capabilities. Provide mentoring for less experienced physicist/scientists.

Functional Knowledge

Regarded as the technical expert in the litho field.

Demonstrates in‑depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function.

Business Expertise

Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product, process or service improvements.

Leadership

Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution.

Problem Solving

Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates complex ideas
• Strong problem solving and creative thinking skills
• Quick learner and flexibility in working time
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills both internally and externally

Qualifications

Education: MS or Ph.D. Degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Years of Experience: 7 Years or above.

Work Experience:

• 5 years of hands‑on experience in semiconductor industry
• Lithography process
• Film and metrology tools
• Layout design with Python, MatLab or equivalent, will be a plus

Additional Information

Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time.

Relocation Eligible: Yes.

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

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.

Legal

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.

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