• Job Description

  Req#: R2410721

  Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. Our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future. To achieve this, we employ some of the best, brightest, and most talented people in the world who work together as part of a winning team.

  While virtually every nationality, culture, and background are currently represented within Applied Materials, we strive for a more robust Culture of Inclusion (COI) and diversity. Leveraging our COI vision helps drive innovation, build organizational capabilities, create equal opportunities for everyone, and achieve our company’s Definition of Winning.

  We are actively recruiting for an experimental Plasma Physicist to join our engineering team in Santa Clara, CA. This role leverages plasma physics and electromagnetics knowledge to develop plasma processing chambers and plasma processes in wafer fab equipment space.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Technically lead and/or execute engineering projects and spearhead research and development, and testing of new plasma source concepts. Defines experiments and determines the type of meaningful data required to support evaluation and technical decision.
  • Lead and/or develop, and executes complex system projects. Leads module design and engineering. Takes active part in the design of complex modules / sub-modules. Qualifies complex systems
  • Lead and perform engineering analysis on the plasma source as well as the wafer processing enabled by the plasma source
  • Lead design modifications to improve Plasma/EM behavior to address technical/business needs. Work with HW engineering and process engineering teams to develop and improve plasma sources.
  • Present hardware and process development results and recommendations to product development team. Provide technical expertise in plasma physics and/or EM as valuable resource. Work in a team environment.
  • Problem identification and troubleshooting a wide range of complex problems. Leads research and analysis results. Supports high level / complex physics related application and system issues in the lab and in the field when required.
  • Function as specialist for physics/scientists issues, while influencing and utilizing expertise in interfacing with external and internal customers, lead and/or develop and execute system projects, troubleshooting system problems, and defining system specifications and schedules. Reviews and approves system and sub-system requirements and specifications designed by other team members.
  • Apply principles, theories, and concepts. Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Participates in product risk management discussions leveraging his / her expertise and knowledge to influence and drive risk management decisions
  • Initiates innovative physics/science projects, which extend boundaries of system performance or technology. Leads the selection and management of strategic Vendors for small modules. Maintains relationships with outside customers of innovation, Universities, Consortia. Participates in technological customer engagements
  • Provide mentoring for less experienced physicist/scientists.
  • Research new technologies and analyze competition technology. Evaluate new technologies. Plan and execute complex feasibility studies of new technologies and lead the decision making process. Prepare and deliver papers regarding new technologies, share and promote new ideas and capabilities. Plans and executes feasibility studies of complete systems / sub-systems, leveraging new technologies and design concepts. Leads the demonstration of new capabilities

  Functional Knowledge

  • Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in experimental or theoretical plasma physics, computational electromagnetics or related areas. Knowledge of plasma materials processing methods is a plus

  Business Expertise

  • Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.

  Leadership

  • Acts as a plasma physics and/or EM expert for colleagues with less experience and may lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity

  Problem Solving

  • Solves and/or Leads others to solve complex plasma physics and/or EM problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

  Impact

  • Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

  Interpersonal Skills

  • Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

  Education: Masters or PhD

  Expertise in experimental plasma physics, theoretical electromagnetics or related areas . Knowledge in plasma materials processing and computational methods is a plus.

  Qualifications

  Education:

  Master's Degree (Required)

  Skills:

  Certifications:

  Languages:

  Years of Experience:

  7 - 10 Years

  Work Experience:

  Additional Information

  Time Type:

  Full time

  Employee Type:

  Assignee / Regular

  Travel:

  Yes, 10% of the Time

  Relocation Eligible:

  No

  U.S. Salary Range:

  $160,000.00 - $220,000.00

  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.

  For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

  Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

• About the company

  Applied Materials, Inc. is an American corporation that supplies equipment, services and software for the manufacture of semiconductor chips for electronics, flat panel displays for computers, smartphones and televisions, and solar products.

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