Physicist/Scientist: FEP chamber Optics engineer (E3)

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking a new college graduate in optical sciences to join their team. This role involves engineering unique solutions for challenging wafer heating and temperature measurement requirements. The successful candidate will be part of the Front End Products Business Unit, developing new hardware and collaborating with process teams to introduce innovative solutions to the wafer fab equipment market. The company is a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions, essential for advanced semiconductor chips and displays.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Physics, Applied Optics or Optical Engineering; PhD preferred.
• Strong understanding of optical theory, design principles, and techniques.
• Experience with optical design software (Zemax or CODEV) and non-sequential raytracing (Zemax or LightTools) software.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience using tools for optical testing, alignment, metrology, and imaging.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data using programming languages such as MATLAB, Python or Mathematica.
• Experience with non-contact temperature measurement.
• Experience operating high power lasers
• Experience using laboratory measurement automation software such as Labview or Python
• Knowledge of various optical materials and coatings
• Experience in working with optical suppliers and product clients.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals or patents in optics related fields

Responsibilities

• Work with a world-class team to develop new hardware for the next generation of semiconductor annealing technologies and tools that simultaneously extends tool capabilities and measurement accuracy.
• Design, implement and conduct lab bench experiments to evaluate feasibility of proposed concepts and prototype hardware.
• Collect, analyze and present data to a multi-disciplinary team to collaboratively assess the differentiated performance over current practice.
• Analyze tool sensor and wafer data to gauge and troubleshoot current tool performance.
• Work with top-tier suppliers to define performance specifications and testing protocols for critical optical system assemblies of annealing tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate optical systems into final products.
• Act as a resource within the business unit to help solve imaging and optical metrology problems.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
• Programs and support for personal and professional growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Eligibility for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

What This Job Offers

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