Senior X-Ray Fluorescence Physicist (XRF)

Applied Materials; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Benicia, CA is seeking a highly skilled physicist to define and develop advanced inspection systems, with a PhD or MSc in physics. You will design experiments, analyze data, and collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to drive product innovation.

This full-time, on-site role offers a competitive salary, relocation support, and opportunities to mentor junior scientists while shaping next-generation metrology solutions for semiconductor applications.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Physics or related field.
• Strong analytical and experimental capabilities.
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration and communication.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop novel inspection system concepts and configurations.
• Design and execute statistically sound experiments; analyze data to support decisions.
• Engineer and qualify modules for advanced inspection systems.
• Develop new or enhanced inspection/metrology solutions for substrate technologies.
• Lead or contribute to project planning and vendor collaboration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Experimental skills

System design

Metrology

Inspection tech

Problem solving

Communication

Education

PhD or MSc in Physics or related field

Job description

Applied Materials in Benicia, CA is seeking a highly skilled physicist to define and develop advanced inspection systems, with a PhD or MSc in physics. You will design experiments, analyze data, and collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to drive product innovation.

This full-time, on-site role offers a competitive salary, relocation support, and opportunities to mentor junior scientists while shaping next-generation metrology solutions for semiconductor applications.