Physicist/Scientist

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future. 

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Basic Skills:

• Modeling and Simulation experience in one of the following areas of CAE (Computer Aided Engineering): Computational Fluid Dynamics, Heat transfer, Chemical reactions, Finite element analysis or structural analysis, Plasma physics, Computational Chemistry, Electromagnetics, Magnetostatics, Chemistry
• Candidates from Engineering or Physics background.

Responsibilities

• Develop Simulation models to analyze the problems related to one or more of the following: flow, heat transfer, chemical reactions, FEA, plasma physics, computational chemistry, electromagnetics, magnetostatics
• Interpret analysis results with respect to results obtained by lab testing procedures, converting these results into practical design suggestions
• Works on difficult CAE problems to assist product development
• Works on identifying product design and development problems where CAE analysis can accelerate development
• Proactively validates/correlates results with real world data and makes model improvements as deemed necessary
• Generates high-level engineering test reports and presents CAE results/conclusions to the design/process engineering community
• Very good understanding of business unit processes and hardware; good knowledge of data analysis techniques to summarize CAE data
• Ability to interact effectively with a broad range of colleagues such as hardware engineers, process engineers, program managers, and computational scientists
• Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions. Works independently, receives minimal guidance.

Job Specific Knowledge

• Must have in-depth knowledge of one or more of flow, heat transfer, chemical reactions, FEA, plasma physics, computational chemistry, electromagnetics, magnetostatics
• Expert user of commercially available CAE and analysis tools
• Excellent communication skills, Knowledge in writing reports.
• A technical mindset with great attention to detail
• Experience with programming (Matlab, Python, C/C++… )
• Experience with machine learning, statistics and design of experiments is a plus
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes (especially CVD and ALD processes) and work experience in semiconductor industry is plus

Qualifications

• MS/M.Tech/PhD in one of the following disciplines: Mechanical / Chemical / Aeronautical / Physics / Chemistry / Material Science / Applied Mechanics / Electrical / Chemistry or related technical discipline or the equivalent combination of education and related experience

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

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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Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.