Applied Materials, Inc

Physicist/Scientist: FEP chamber Optics engineer (E3)

Applied Materials, Inc • $138K — $190K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's in Physics, Applied Optics, or Optical Engineering; PhD preferred.
  • Strong grasp of optical theory and design principles.
  • Experience with Zemax or CODEV optical design software.
  • Proficient in non-sequential raytracing software like Zemax and LightTools.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop hardware for next-gen semiconductor annealing technologies.
  • Design and conduct lab experiments to test hardware feasibility.
  • Analyze and present data to assess performance improvements.
  • Troubleshoot current tool performance with sensor and wafer data.
  • Define performance specifications with top-tier suppliers for optical systems.
  • Collaborate with teams to integrate optical systems into products.
  • Act as a resource for solving imaging and optical metrology issues.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Eligibility for participation in a bonus and stock award program.
  • Relocation assistance available.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a new college graduate in optical sciences to join our team engineering unique solutions to our customers' challenging wafer heating and temperature measurement requirements. The successful candidate will become a member of the Front End Products Business Unit developing new hardware and working with process teams to bring new and better solutions to the wafer fab equipment market. Essential Functions / Job Description: • Work with a world-class team to develop new hardware for the next generation of semiconductor annealing technologies and tools that simultaneously extends tool capabilities and measurement accuracy. • Design, implement and conduct lab bench experiments to evaluate feasibility of proposed concepts and prototype hardware. • Collect, analyze and present data to a multi-disciplinary team to collaboratively assess the differentiated performance over current practice. • Analyze tool sensor and wafer data to gauge and troubleshoot current tool performance. • Work with top-tier suppliers to define performance specifications and testing protocols for critical optical system assemblies of annealing tools. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate optical systems into final products. • Act as a resource within the business unit to help solve imaging and optical metrology problems. Requirements: • Master of Science in Physics, Applied Optics or Optical Engineering; PhD preferred. • Strong understanding of optical theory, design principles, and techniques. • Experience with optical design software (Zemax or CODEV) and non-sequential raytracing (Zemax or LightTools) software. • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Hands-on experience using tools for optical testing, alignment, metrology, and imaging. • Ability to analyze and interpret data using programming languages such as MATLAB, Python or Mathematica. • Experience with non-contact temperature measurement. • Experience operating high power lasers • Experience using laboratory measurement automation software such as Labview or Python • Knowledge of various optical materials and coatings • Experience in working with optical suppliers and product clients. • Publications in peer-reviewed journals or patents in optics related fields #LI Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Eligible: Yes The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable. For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

About Applied Materials, Inc

Applied Materials specialize in materials engineering solutions. They optimize equipment and fab operations through consulting, spare parts, services, and automation software. They also provide supply chain services from transactional spares through programs, rebuilds, and forecasted parts management. Their products and technologies include semiconductors, displays, roll web coating, solar, and automation software.

**Applied Materials, Inc. Careers**

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At Applied Materials, Inc., we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the global communities we serve. Our diversity training programs are designed to enhance collaboration and foster an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.

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Size
27,000 employees
Market Cap
$80.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.8 billion
Founded
1967
5 Year Trend
+11.9%
Revenue
$18.2 billion
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