Staff Applications Scientist

Onto

$115K — $172K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or above in relevant fields (Materials Science, Optics, Physics, etc.)
  • Experience with software modeling/statistics/data analysis (e.g., Matlab, Python)
  • Ability to troubleshoot problems to root cause
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset
  • Strong project and time management skills
  • Open to fresh Ph.D. graduates.

Responsibilities

  • Drive metrology solutions development to meet customer needs
  • Initiate and execute scientific research projects
  • Collaborate with partners on XRAY solutions for applications development
  • Support applications of complex measurement systems in semiconductor manufacturing
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of scientific principles and contribute to literature
  • Develop and document new applications of products and training materials
  • Produce technical papers and train customers, including travel.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus opportunities
  • Potential long-term incentives tied to company and individual success
Full Job Description

Job Summary & Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • Drive our metrology solutions development cycle, advancing our technology to address our customers evolving needs.

  • Initiate the design, development, execution and implementation of scientific research projects. Investigate the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions and products. Plan and execute laboratory research.

  • Work closely with our partners and own the collaboration on XRAY solutions (materials and CD-SAXS) from the Applications Development side

  • Support high level applications of complex measurement systems used in manufacturing semiconductor devices and integrated circuits. Collaboration and support will result in solutions for complex multi-layer thin film measurements and optical critical dimension measurements for the most advanced technology nodes.

  • Maintain substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories and may contribute to scientific literature and conferences.

  • Plan and executes laboratory research. Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories and may contribute to scientific literature and conferences.

  • Participate in development of patent applications. May coordinate interdepartmental activities and research efforts.

  • Produce technical paper publications and will train customers on technical topics. To carry out this role you will need to travel to domestic and international locations to work with our customers and collaborators

  • Develop and document new applications of existing and pre-release products, including BKMs.

  • Develop written procedures, standards, training material, and other technical documentation.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or above in Materials Science, Optics, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or Computer science

  • Experience with software modeling/statistics/data analysis/ fitting concept software (Matlab, Python, ect.). Optical simulation experience highly desirable.

  • Ability to systemically troubleshoot problems to root cause and identify and thoroughly test solutions

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Possess good interpersonal skills and willing to work in a team

  • Excellent project and time management skills

  • Participate on conference calls across time zones globally

  • Fresh graduates with Ph. D degree will be encouraged to apply this job as well

Compensation & Growth

• Base Salary Range:

$115,200.00 - $172,800.00, offered in good faith and based on experience, location, and qualifications.

  • Additional Rewards: Annual bonus opportunities and potential long-term incentives tied to both company and individual success.

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