Application Scientist

Nova • Hillsboro, OR

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About The Position

Nova's Global Business Group is seeking a highly technical, motivated Application Scientist to support growth in the metrology market. The role engages Nova customers to develop high-value optical and material metrology applications for semiconductor manufacturing, applies statistical techniques to optimize applications for high-volume manufacturing environments, and supports regional new-product introductions and evaluations, including beta and head-to-head activities. The Application Scientist also provides customer and field support, contributes to application and product development, and assists with sales and marketing activities. Domestic travel of up to 25% is required.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master of Science in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant field.
• Strong fundamental knowledge of materials characterization and metrology systems, including XPS, XRF, and SIMS.
• Three to five years of experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Extensive hands-on fab experience and a strong background in semiconductor manufacturing processes, including lithography, deposition, CMP, and wet and dry etch.
• Ability to identify and lead efforts to expand adoption of new products and increase Nova's market share.
• Familiarity with customer operating methods, procedures, and policies.
• Adherence to customer site policies and guidelines for performance and behavior.
• Ability to maintain customer information with the utmost confidentiality.
• Self-starter with high energy and a strong work ethic.
• Highly collaborative and able to manage conflict.
• Exceptional presentation and verbal communication skills to clearly explain technical and analytical information.
• Polite, cordial, considerate, and respectful communication with customers, vendors, and fellow employees.
• Ability to perform with the highest degree of integrity and dignity.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with FEOL, BEOL, and advanced packaging process flows is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop material metrology applications, including XPS and XRF, for Nova products used in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Provide on-site application support to Nova strategic customers.
• Resolve application problems reported by customer end users, team leads, the Applications Manager, and Nova Service in a timely manner.
• Build strong working relationships with Nova customers and employees.
• Test new product features and propose software or hardware changes to support new capabilities.
• Train and update customers, applications-group peers, and other Nova employees.
• Assist end users and Nova service engineers with troubleshooting Nova products in the field.
• Maintain knowledge of semiconductor processes and industry trends, and stay current with application solutions and products.
• Perform customer demonstrations and presentations as required.
• Support development of new application features and help bring them to market.
• Support pre-sales and post-sales activities and assist with marketing activities.
• Support new-product introduction and evaluation activities, including beta and head-to-head evaluations.
• Apply statistical techniques to optimize applications for high-volume manufacturing environments.

Benefits

• Certified as a Great Place to Work between 2022 and 2026, based on employee ratings.
• Ongoing learning, including industry training and mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge metrology tools and gain in-depth knowledge of the field.

What This Job Offers

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