Physicist/Scientist V - OPC/Resist Modeling/SMO

About the role

Applied Materials is hiring a highly motivated, hands-on technical physicist/scientist to support its OPC/resist modeling/SMO work for advanced optical lithography devices. The position sits in the advanced lithography group in Santa Clara, California, and reports to senior managers across projects, operations and schedules.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and/or execute engineering projects and research and development of new technologies, defining experiments and the data needed for technical decisions.
• Develop and run complex system projects, approve qualification results of complex modules and troubleshoot complex problems.
• Act as a specialist for physics and scientists' issues, define system specifications and schedules, and take part in product risk management discussions.
• Research and evaluate new technologies, run feasibility studies and prepare readouts on new technologies.
• Own the OPC knowledge base, resist modeling, sampling plan and data cleaning, and the SMO/RET downselection.
• Maintain the OPC infrastructure, mentor less experienced physicists and present verification readouts before final tape-out.

Required profile

• MS or PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10 to 15 years of experience, including 5+ years of hands-on OPC, resist modeling and SMO work in semiconductors.
• Direct experience in lithography processes is a plus.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas and persuade others, including at senior levels.

Required skills

• In-depth knowledge of lithography materials and processes.
• Expertise in OPC, resist modeling and SMO.
• Ability to anticipate business and regulatory issues and recommend improvements.

What we offer

• Salary of $161,000 to $221,000.
• Full-time position with travel of about 20% of the time; relocation eligible.
• Broad benefits package, with possible bonus and stock award participation.