Algorithm Developer

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

8d • $161,000 - $221,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The metrology and process control team in Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) is responsible for developing cutting-edge nanometer-scale process control products used to control the manufacturing process of the most-advanced semiconductor chips, many of which are inside everyday electronic devices. We are actively recruiting for a product development engineer to join our team.

Requirements

• M.S. with 3-5 yrs of experience, or Ph.D. degree in Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering or related field with a strong aptitude in Math, programming and signal processing.
• Broad STEM background is desired.
• Exceptional Bachelor degree holders are considered
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication skills.
• Great team player.
• Work to build consensus
• Self-motivated to achieve objectives and meet deadlines under moderate level of guidance and direction
• Familiar with statistical data analytics techniques.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Nice To Haves

• Experience with creating projects outside of class using a programming language (e.g. Python, Java, Matlab, or other languages traditionally used for computational data analysis) is desired
• Experience with building a control system is a plus
• Have general knowledge of and/or exposure to semiconductor industry, process and/or metrology is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop in situ metrology and process control products to provide real time process control on CMP tools
• Interface with internal teams to define system requirements
• Develop C&F system with other team members and conduct exploratory experiments
• Develop algorithms to control various aspects of CMP process
• Develop hardware and software integration specifications and support system level debugging
• Work closely with other internal teams to bring product from C&F stage to production release
• Serve as the central technical resource for other internal teams on CMP metrology and process control related issues
• Collaborate with other teams and troubleshoot a variety of complex problems, resolve a variety of difficult process engineering and customer product issues
• Generate internal and external documentation, presentations and technical reports
• Travel to customer sites to implement new technologies and products

Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career
• Programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level