Lithography Engineer

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In the Office of the CTO, we are focused on bringing Applied Materials innovations to new and adjacent markets. Our Engineered Optics team is creating new super thin (sub micron) optical surfaces based on nanometer-sized structures on transparent substrates (known as "metasurface based optics" or "flat optics"), which manipulate light in the deep sub wavelength domain and enable previously impossible capabilities. These components will be the most fundamental change in optics in hundreds of years and could be deployed in AR/VR devices, cameras, projectors, sensors, and a host of yet to be imagined opportunities - there is endless potential.

Our dedicated and talented team is working to perfect this new technology. If you're an entrepreneurial-oriented, enthusiastic engineer who is willing to learn and challenge yourself in creating cutting-edge technology to revolutionize the field of optics - we want you to be a part of our team.

We are seeking a full-time Lithography Process Engineer with at least 5 years of experience in-depth knowledge in DUV or h-line or i-line lithography tool. Will support lithography and metrology recipes required materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Technically lead and/or execute engineering projects and spearhead research and development of new technologies as appropriate.
• Defines experiments and determines the type of meaningful data required to support evaluation and technical decision.
• Problem identification and troubleshooting a wide range of significantly complex problems.
• Lead and/or develop, and executes significantly complex system projects. Oversees and approves research and analysis results.
• Supports high level / complex physics and chemistry related application and system issues in the lab and in the field when required.
• Regularly interacts with senior managers on matters involving several functional areas, departments or customers concerning projects, operations and schedules. Interactions require the ability to change thinking or gain the acceptance of others in sensitive situations.
• 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 advanced principles, theories, and concepts.
• 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.
• Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts.
• Takes an active part in product risk management discussions leveraging his / her expertise and knowledge to influence and drive risk management decisions.
• Plan and execute complex feasibility studies of new technologies and lead the decision-making process.
• Write recipes and run wafers independently.
• Prepare and deliver papers and presentations regarding new technologies, share and promote new ideas and capabilities.
• Provide mentoring for less experienced physicist/scientists.
• Be flexible and willing to learn conventional and new lithography technologies with different type of substrates.

Functional Knowledge

• 5 years of hands on experience in semiconductor industry
• Lithography process
• Film and metrology tools
• Layout design with Python, MatLab or equivalent, will be a plus

Business Expertise

Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

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Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

U.S. Salary Range:

$140,000.00 - $192,500.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on a number of factors including location and level and will vary depending on confirmed job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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.

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.