XRF Applications Engineer — Semiconductor Metrology

Applied Materials, Inc.; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Benicia, CA is seeking an XRF Applications Engineer for the semiconductor metrology lab. You will demonstrate XRF capabilities, develop robust workflows, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product performance.

The role requires a strong background in XRF, data analysis, and Python, with travel to support customer demos and training. A Bachelor’s degree is required; MSc/PhD is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science field is required.
• Experience with XRF in semiconductor metrology preferred.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver customer demonstrations of XRF system capabilities.
• Create application notes highlighting real-world use cases and performance.
• Design turnkey workflows tailored to diverse customer needs.
• Collaborate with algorithms to optimize quantification methods.
• Provide feedback to software teams on UI and data outputs.
• Engage with customers to translate requirements into solutions.
• Document workflows and methodologies for internal and customer use.

Skills

Experimentation

Data analysis

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics, Materials Science, or Engineering

MSc or PhD preferred

Tools

XRF

Python

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Benicia, CA is seeking an XRF Applications Engineer for the semiconductor metrology lab. You will demonstrate XRF capabilities, develop robust workflows, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product performance.

The role requires a strong background in XRF, data analysis, and Python, with travel to support customer demos and training. A Bachelor’s degree is required; MSc/PhD is a plus.