Semiconductor Materials Scientist: Surfaces & Interfaces

AttoTude inc.; Menlo Park, Berkeley (CA, CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AttoTude inc. seeks a highly motivated Materials Scientist specializing in semiconductor materials to lead the characterization, understanding, and improvement of advanced material systems.

The role blends fundamental science with hands-on experiments, translating observations into actionable performance enhancements in a start-up environment. The candidate will design experiments, work with internal and external facilities, and communicate findings to cross-functional teams to drive projects

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field is required.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor materials physics and electrical behavior.
• Experience designing and executing experiments on complex materials.
• Hands-on materials characterization expertise.
• Strong data analysis and scientific problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical expert for semiconductor materials and improve material properties.
• Design and execute experiments to test hypotheses and identify improvements.
• Apply characterization techniques to understand material properties and mechanisms.
• Collaborate with university and external labs for specialized analysis.
• Analyze results to link material properties to performance and guide improvements.
• Communicate findings to cross-functional teams and drive implementation.

Skills

Semiconductor materials physics

Experiment design

Data analysis

Materials characterization

Scientific problem solving

Education

PhD in Materials Science

PhD in related field

Tools

XPS

SIMS

AFM

SEM/TEM

Ellipsometry

Electrical characterization

Job description

AttoTude inc. seeks a highly motivated Materials Scientist specializing in semiconductor materials to lead the characterization, understanding, and improvement of advanced material systems.

The role blends fundamental science with hands-on experiments, translating observations into actionable performance enhancements in a start-up environment. The candidate will design experiments, work with internal and external facilities, and communicate findings to cross-functional teams to drive projects