X-ray Applications Scientist — Semiconductors (Travel 20%)

Rigaku; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Rigaku Semiconductor Metrology Division is seeking an X-ray Applications Scientist to support AXI tools in Oregon. You will lead tool deployment, perform on-site and remote customer support, and collaborate with service, sales, and product teams across US and Japan.

The role requires deep knowledge of X-ray imaging techniques, packaging inspection, and data analysis, with travel up to 20%. Excellent communication and documentation skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Ph.D or MS in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Solid State, or related engineering fields.
• Minimum of three years of work experience as an applications scientist or applications engineer in a semiconductor metrology tool manufacturer or as a process engineer in a semiconductor device manufacturer with thin film quality control/metrology experience.
• Independent, hands-on experience metrology equipment in the semiconductor industry.
• Strong understanding of fundamentals of X-ray physics, spectroscopy, diffraction and scattering.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor device manufacturing process, including advanced packaging.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, e.g. root cause analysis, 5 Whys.
• Proficient in data analysis techniques and skills, including a working knowledge of statistics and statistical process control.
• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English. Ability to speak at an intermediate level in Japanese, Chinese, Korean, or Hebrew is a plus.
• Basic programming or scripting skills; e.g., Python, Matlab, VBA.
• Ability to travel up to 20% with occasional international travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure successful alpha/beta tool deployment and early customer evaluations for Rigaku advanced X-ray imaging (AXI) tool.
• Work with customers to inspect advanced packaging in wafer, singulated components, or panel in a high-volume production environment.
• Serve as the primary customer point of contact and coordinate with Rigaku teams in US and Japan to define HW/SW improvements for AXI tools.
• Provide applications support for Rigaku semiconductor metrology tools utilizing a variety of X-ray analytical techniques.
• Assist customers remotely and on-site with recipe creation and optimization, tool operation and data analysis.
• Provide support to the Rigaku Service team for new tool installations and perform deep dive analysis to help troubleshoot tool issues.
• Provide support to the Rigaku Sales team to ensure customer satisfaction through all stages of the sales process.
• Write technical documentation and application notes, and create and maintain training material.
• Maintain positive, productive work relationships with customers and colleagues at all levels.
• Travel to customer sites located primarily within the United States, but with occasional international trips.

Skills

X-ray physics

Data analysis

Statistics & SPC

Python/ Matlab/ VBA

English fluency

Communication

Problem solving

Education

PhD/MS in Materials Science/Physics/Chemistry/related field

Tools

X-ray imaging

X-ray fluorescence

X-ray diffraction

X-ray reflectometry

Job description

Rigaku Semiconductor Metrology Division is seeking an X-ray Applications Scientist to support AXI tools in Oregon. You will lead tool deployment, perform on-site and remote customer support, and collaborate with service, sales, and product teams across US and Japan.

The role requires deep knowledge of X-ray imaging techniques, packaging inspection, and data analysis, with travel up to 20%. Excellent communication and documentation skills are essential for success in this position.