Senior Physicist/Scientist - Energy-Efficient Computing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bonus potential

Stock awards

10% travel

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA seeks a PhD-level Physicist/Scientist IV to design scalable test platforms, build models, and drive disruptive photonic technologies for advanced display and chip manufacturing.

You will collaborate with engineers to translate R&D into production-ready solutions and guide vendor relationships while advancing system-level performance. The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, cross-functional teamwork, and leadership in innovative projects within a global

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or closely related field.
• Strong expertise in high-speed photonic interconnect technologies and system-level integration.
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor manufacturing equipment and advanced processing techniques.
• Proven problem-solving skills and collaboration in R&D or production settings.
• Hands-on experience in cleanroom environments.
• Ability to communicate difficult concepts and negotiate viewpoints.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead scalable test platforms and custom tools for R&D and pilot-scale deployment.
• Build and validate physical models, and perform simulations to optimize device and system performance.
• Collaborate with device and integration engineers to develop and refine manufacturing technologies using custom-built systems.
• Identify problems and troubleshoot a wide range of complex issues; lead research and analysis results in lab and field as required.
• Translate R&D innovations into scalable, manufacturable solutions aligned with production requirements.
• Apply principles and contribute to development of new principles; influence risk management decisions with cross-functional teams.
• Initiate innovative physics projects and manage strategic vendor relationships for modules.

Skills

High-speed photonic interconnects

Semiconductor manufacturing equipment

Cleanroom experience

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or closely related field

Tools

CAD modeling tools

Advanced simulation methodologies

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA seeks a PhD-level Physicist/Scientist IV to design scalable test platforms, build models, and drive disruptive photonic technologies for advanced display and chip manufacturing.

You will collaborate with engineers to translate R&D into production-ready solutions and guide vendor relationships while advancing system-level performance. The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, cross-functional teamwork, and leadership in innovative projects within a global