SEM Metrology Application Engineer II Senior - (E2)

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock awards

Bonus program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Metrology and SEM specialist in Santa Clara, CA, to define and implement metrology solutions that close customer gaps and optimize system performance. You will interface with customers on technical needs, schedules, and deliverables, and lead cross‑functional efforts to train staff and drive innovations.

The role requires 2+ years of SEM metrology experience, strong problem‑solving and data analytics, and the ability to lead projects from start to finish in a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of proven experience with operating SEM metrology systems in the semiconductor industry.
• Demonstrated capability to lead projects from kick-off till completion, with clear planning and periodic/final reporting.
• Strong data analytic skill; programming experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement metrology solutions addressing customer gaps.
• Interface with customers regarding technical requirements, analyses, and schedules.
• Create and lead new methodologies to optimize system performance for specific applications.
• Lead customer technical review meetings and deliver training to new employees and customers.

Skills

Metrology & Inspection

Data analytics

Programming

Project leadership

Customer interfacing

System optimization

Technical communication

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: $100,000.00 - $136,500.00

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. 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 Requirements

• Metrology and Inspection expert in eBeam/SEM domain
• Strong data analytic skill. Programming experience is a plus
• Thorough in-depth understanding of customer technologies and critical gaps
• Definition and implementation of metrology solutions addressing the gaps
• Interface with customers regarding technical requirements, analyses, and schedules
• Create & lead new methodologies in order to optimize system performance for specific applications
• Complex problem-solving; ability to take a new perspective on existing solutions
• Perform CnFs and qualification of new metrology approaches
• Analyze, develop, and transfer new application capabilities within the system envelope to customer sites
• Documentation of BKMs and procedures
• Lead customer technical review meetings
• Deliver training to new employees and target customers
• Ability to work individually and in groups
• Ability to explain difficult or sensitive information; build consensus around ideas/implementations

Experience

• Must have at least 2 years of proven experience with operating SEM metrology systems in the semiconductor industry
• Demonstrated capability to lead projects from kick-off till completion, with clear planning and periodic/final reporting

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.

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