Master's degree or Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
Minimum 7 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, ideally in applications engineering or metrology.
Strong technical expertise in semiconductor metrology technologies like XPS, XRF, SIMS, and OCD.
Hands-on experience in semiconductor fabrication and advanced manufacturing processes.
Proven leadership in managing technical teams or complex customer projects.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage an onsite applications team, overseeing daily activities and performance.
Act as the primary technical contact for customer applications, managing expectations and escalations.
Drive the development and optimization of advanced metrology applications.
Lead technical investigations and troubleshooting in semiconductor manufacturing.
Manage application projects, including timelines and resource allocation.
Promote Best Known Methods and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with R&D and other departments to support customer needs and technology adoption.
Build strong customer relationships and identify expansion opportunities.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a cutting-edge industry.
Engagement with a strategic semiconductor customer.
Professional development and mentoring opportunities.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Travel opportunities for professional growth.
Full Job Description
Description
Nova is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Application Lead to lead an onsite team of Application Scientists and Engineers supporting a strategic semiconductor customer.
This role combines technical leadership, people management, and customer engagement to drive the development, optimization, and implementation of advanced materials metrology solutions.
Role Responsibilities
What Will You Do?
Lead and manage an onsite applications team, overseeing daily activities, project priorities, performance, and professional development.
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customer applications activities, managing expectations, commitments, and escalations.
Drive the development, optimization, and qualification of Nova's OCD, XPS, XRF, and SIMS metrology applications.
Lead complex technical investigations, troubleshooting, and problem-solving activities in semiconductor manufacturing environments.
Manage application projects, including timelines, deliverables, resource allocation, and customer reporting.
Promote Best Known Methods (BKMs), statistical methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with R&D, Product Management, Service, and Sales to address customer needs and support new technology adoption.
Build strong customer relationships and identify opportunities to expand Nova's solutions within the account.
Mentor, coach, and develop team members while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
Requirements
What Will Make You Successful?
Master's degree or Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
Minimum 7 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, preferably in applications engineering, process development, or metrology.
Strong technical expertise in semiconductor metrology, including XPS, XRF, SIMS, OCD, ODD, or related technologies.
Hands-on semiconductor fab experience and understanding of advanced manufacturing processes, including deposition, etch, CMP, and advanced packaging.
Demonstrated experience leading technical teams or complex customer-facing projects.
Strong customer management, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Willingness to travel up to 25%, domestically and internationally.
About Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd.
Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. is an Israeli company that develops, produces and markets advanced process control systems for semiconductor manufacturing. The company's products are used in the production process of semiconductors, which are used in a variety of electronic devices such as smartphones, computers, and more. Nova's systems are designed to improve the manufacturing process by providing accurate measurements and analysis of the production process. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Rehovot, Israel.
