Senior Physicist - Lead R&D on Next-Gen Semiconductors

Applied Materials; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in San Jose, California, is seeking a senior engineering leader to technically lead and execute engineering projects and spearhead research and development of new technologies.

You will define experiments, oversee complex module designs, mentor junior staff, and interact with senior management to align projects with strategic goals. This full-time role offers impact in cutting-edge materials science within a global leader.

Responsibilities

• Technically lead and/or execute engineering projects and spearhead research and development of new technologies as appropriate.
• Lead and/or develop, and execute significantly complex system projects. Oversees and approves designs in team design reviews.
• Problem identification and troubleshooting a wide range of significantly complex problems. Supports high level / complex physics related application and system issues in the lab and in the field when required.
• Function as specialist for physics/scientists issues, interfacing with external and internal customers, lead and/or develop and execute system projects, troubleshooting system problems, and defining system specifications and schedules.
• Provide mentoring for less experienced physicist/scientists.
• Research new technologies and analyze competition technology. Plan and execute complex feasibility studies of new technologies and lead the decision making process.

Job description

Applied Materials in San Jose, California, is seeking a senior engineering leader to technically lead and execute engineering projects and spearhead research and development of new technologies.

You will define experiments, oversee complex module designs, mentor junior staff, and interact with senior management to align projects with strategic goals. This full-time role offers impact in cutting-edge materials science within a global leader.