Manager V, Physicist/Scientist

Applied Materials • Fishkill, NY

4d • $156,000 - $214,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of electrochemical processes, including electroplating, etching, rinsing and drying
• Familiarity with electroplating
• Understand customer electroplating requirements now and project customer needs for next generation applications
• Manages multiple project teams, and coordinates with other groups in the business to set organizational priorities and allocates resources
• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or Physics
• 10 or more years of experience in the Semiconductor Equipment industry; familiarity with wet chemical and electroplating processing equipment
• Demonstrated leadership ability and management experience
• Simulation using multi-physics analysis such as Comsol and Ansys
• Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.
• Expertise in electrochemical process engineering and wet chemical processing.

Nice To Haves

• Electroplating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and scientists to invent and test novel and improved subsystems for electrochemical processing of Wafers and Panels in semiconductor equipment.
• Ensure that team combines literature review, engineering design and experimental testing in an iterative loop
• Identify future requirements and develop technology to intercept the market need
• Ensure best practices in experimental methods.
• Drive the use of appropriate computer modeling with COMSOL, Matlab, CFD and FEA codes guide design work. Drive integrated analysis of process performance and cost of ownership.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical and controls engineers, enabling them to work effectively with process and software engineers on new product development.
• Lead development of hardware, automation, fluid and process sub-systems in automated semiconductor wet process tools, specifying system testing procedures from prototype through reliability analysis.
• Drive early-stage development of new process sub-systems through C&F testing
• Be a role model for other engineers—both in teamwork and quality of innovation delivered.
• Coordinate the development of process requirements as expressed in PIDs and software specifications; review with software team and revise in timely manner in response to C&F and early phase testing.
• Work with patent counsel to draft and implement IP filings.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree