Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd.

Senior Application Scientist

Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. • $110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, or a related field.
  • 2-3 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Experience in metrology, optics, or sensor technology is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with Advanced Packaging Process flow is a plus.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with a confident presence.
  • Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with MATLAB, Octave, or Python preferred.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%, both domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and control the use of optical sensors and software for accurate measurements in semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Conduct feasibility studies in collaboration with global teams.
  • Set up measurement programs for optical metrology systems and prepare for delivery.
  • Support on-site customers by collaborating with application and service teams to develop reliable solutions.
  • Provide training for customers, both on-site and remotely.
  • Maintain knowledge of semiconductor processes and industry trends.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a leading global company in semiconductor metrology.
  • Engage in innovative projects that impact advanced technology.
  • Collaborative and multidisciplinary work environment.
  • Potential for personal and professional growth within a dynamic team.
  • Culture that encourages creativity and the pursuit of ambitious goals.
Full Job Description
Description

The Application Scientist is someone who will engage with Nova customers to develop high-value, innovative optical metrology applications in semiconductor manufacturing; apply robust statistical techniques to optimize applications for the high-volume manufacturing (HVM) fab environment: and provide region support for new product introduction and evaluation activities (beta, head-to-head).

Role Responsibilities

  • Plan and control the use of optical sensors and software to accurately measure parameters in semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Conduct feasibility studies for customers in close collaboration with Nova's global teams.
  • Set up measurement programs for optical metrology systems and prepare them for delivery.
  • Support on-site customer via working closely with application, service team and system experts in developing reliable and robust solutions.
  • Support the service team and provide training for customers, both on-site and remotely.
  • Maintain a high level of knowledge of the semiconductor process and industry trends

Requirements

  • Master Degree or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Material Science or relevant field.
  • Experience in metrology, optics, semiconductors, or sensor technology is a plus.
  • 2-3 years of experience in the semiconductor manufacturing environment.
  • Having experience in Advance Packaging Process flow is a plus, but not required.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with a professional and confident presence.
  • Excellent skills in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with MATLAB, Octave, Python, or similar programming tools is preferred.
  • Be able to travel up to 25%, both domestic and international.
  • Self-starter with high energy and strong work ethics with the highest degree of integrity and dignity.
  • Must be fluent in English language, both writing and verbal communications.

Get to know us better:

Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology solutions for process control in semiconductor manufacturing.

With a team of ~1200 people in three R&D centers and 27 field offices, we bring insights into the world's most advanced industry. We leverage multiple technology fields such as physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms to develop hardware and software solutions that measure almost every advanced computer chip built in the world.

Nova dives deep into dimensions and layers at the atomic level to extract unique insights and provide our customers with crucial decision-making data, managing critical challenges by providing unique, differentiated solutions.

Our outstanding people-focused and innovative culture means every person at Nova has the power to make an impact and significantly redefine what people can achieve through technology.

Join us if you are

A dreamer and brilliant high aimer who sees the impossible as the starting point and loves working in a multidisciplinary global team to create innovative breakthroughs.

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.
Learn more about Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd.
Size
819 employees
Market Cap
$2.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$47.9 million
5 Year Trend
+20.5%
Revenue
$269.4 million
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