Senior Physicist & Lithography Modeling Lead

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

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA seeks a highly experienced professional to lead OPC, resist modeling and SMO initiatives in our advanced lithography group. You will define experiments, drive data-driven decisions, and mentor scientists while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

The role requires 10–15 years of hands-on semiconductor lithography experience, MS or PhD in a relevant field, and a proven track record in OPC/resist technologies.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10–15 years of hands-on experience in OPC, resist modeling, SMO in semiconductor
• Direct experience in lithography processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute engineering projects in OPC, resist modeling, and SMO.
• Define experiments and determine data required to support evaluation and decisions.
• Mentor physicists/scientists and present verification readouts to the team.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Lithography

Team leadership

Education

MS/PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or related field

Job description

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA seeks a highly experienced professional to lead OPC, resist modeling and SMO initiatives in our advanced lithography group. You will define experiments, drive data-driven decisions, and mentor scientists while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

The role requires 10–15 years of hands-on semiconductor lithography experience, MS or PhD in a relevant field, and a proven track record in OPC/resist technologies.