ALD Process Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $84/hr

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

About the role

Contribute domain expertise across ALD process development, precursor chemistry, and thin-film characterization to build high-quality training and evaluation data for AI models.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate AI-generated scientific reasoning, catching errors and improving technical accuracy.
• Design and solve challenging, expert-level problems in ALD and semiconductor processing.
• Rate and rank model outputs against defined scientific criteria, with clear written reasoning.
• Structure technical knowledge—process parameters, recipes, characterization results—into well-organized, model-ready data.
• Deliver reliable, high-quality work within defined timelines.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience developing, optimizing, or troubleshooting ALD processes.
• Deep knowledge of thin-film deposition for semiconductor or advanced-packaging applications.
• A strong grasp of precursor chemistry and surface reaction mechanisms.
• Experience with materials characterization (XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, ellipsometry, etc.).
• An advanced degree (PhD/MS) or equivalent hands-on experience in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or physics.
• Clear written English and the ability to explain technical reasoning precisely.

Pay

$84/hour

Schedule

10–40 hours/week (contract, remote)