Physicist/Scientist III-X-ray Imaging (E3)
About Us
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT.
Responsibilities
- Experience with X-ray equipment and X-ray imaging systems preferred.
- Define novel inspection systems concepts and configurations.
- Collect, analyze data and design statistically valid experiments.
- Design and engineer modules.
- Qualify modules / sub-modules.
- Design, perform, collect and analyze data on advanced substrate, technologies and concepts for a range of new products.
- Develop new or modified inspection and metrology systems.
- Perform research and analysis in physics or related subjects.
- Support physics related application and system issues in the lab and in the field when required.
- Define system requirements and specifications.
- Troubleshoot system problems.
- Respond to field physics related issues, function as advisor for solving physics related application issues.
- Plan projects involving definitions and selection of new concepts and approaches in the physics of development of new or improved tool.
- Supply data to support product risk management decision making process.
- Participate in the vendor selection process.
- Participate in technological customer engagements and contribute in specific field of expertise.
- Guide less experienced physicists/scientists.
- Evaluate new technologies, pursue innovative solutions, evaluate competitors and define new market needs.
- Plan and conduct test of new technologies under evaluation in the team.
- Execute feasibility studies of new technologies and provide results / analysis supporting the decision making process.
- Execute feasibility studies of complete systems / sub-systems, leveraging new technologies and design concepts.
- Prepare the demonstration of new capabilities and conduct performance analysis.
Functional Knowledge
- Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
- Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
- Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
- Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.
- Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.
Pay
Salary: $120,000.00 - $165,000.00
Location
Benicia, CA
Benefits
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. 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.
Schedule
Time Type: Full time
Employee Type: Assignee / Regular