Remote ALD Process Expert for AI Data & Thin-Film

mercor; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 116,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking an Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) expert for a remote, contract position. You will contribute domain expertise across ALD process development, precursor chemistry, and thin-film characterization to build high-quality training and evaluation data for AI research in semiconductors.

You will review AI-generated reasoning, design solutions for challenging ALD problems, and structure technical knowledge into model-ready data.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience developing, optimizing, or troubleshooting ALD processes.
• Deep knowledge of thin-film deposition for semiconductor or advanced-packaging applications.
• A strong grasp of precursor chemistry and surface reaction mechanisms.
• Experience with materials characterization (XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, ellipsometry, etc.).
• An advanced degree (PhD/MS) or equivalent hands-on experience in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or physics.
• Clear written English and the ability to explain technical reasoning precisely.

Responsibilities

• Contribute domain expertise across ALD process development, precursor chemistry, and thin-film characterization to build high-quality training and evaluation data.
• Review and evaluate AI-generated scientific reasoning, catching errors and improving technical accuracy.
• Design and solve challenging, expert-level problems in ALD and semiconductor processing.
• Rate and rank model outputs against defined scientific criteria, with clear written reasoning.
• Structure technical knowledge—process parameters, recipes, characterization results—into well-organized, model-ready data.
• Deliver reliable, high-quality work within defined timelines.

Skills

ALD process development

Thin-film deposition knowledge

Precursor chemistry

Materials characterization

Clear written English communication

Education

PhD or MSc in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or physics

Tools

XRD

SEM

TEM

XPS

Ellipsometry

Job description

Mercor is seeking an Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) expert for a remote, contract position. You will contribute domain expertise across ALD process development, precursor chemistry, and thin-film characterization to build high-quality training and evaluation data for AI research in semiconductors.

You will review AI-generated reasoning, design solutions for challenging ALD problems, and structure technical knowledge into model-ready data.