Optical Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Define novel inspection systems concepts and configurations.

Collects, analyzes data and designs statistically valid experiments. 

Designs and engineers modules.

Qualifies modules / sub-modules 

Design,  perform, collect and analyze data on advanced substrate, technologies and concepts for a range of new products.

Develop new or modified inspection and metrology systems.

Performs research and analysis in physics or related subjects. 

Supports physics related application and system issues in the lab and in the field when required.

Define system requirements and specifications.  Troubleshoot system problems. Respond to field physics related issues, function as advisor for solving physics related application issues.

Plan projects involving definitions and selection of new concepts and approaches in the physics of development of new or improved tool.

Supplies data to support product risk management decision making process. 

Participates in the vendor selection process 

Participates in technological customer engagements and contributes in his / her specific field of expertise 

Guide less experienced physicists/scientists.

Evaluate new technologies, pursue innovative solutions, evaluate competitors and define new market needs.

Plan and conduct test of  new technologies under evaluation in the team.

Execute  feasibility studies of new technologies and provide results / analysis supporting the decision making process.

Executes feasibility studies of complete systems / sub-systems, leveraging new technologies and design concepts .

Prepares the demonstration of new capabilities and conducts performance analysis 

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

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Not Specified

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

U.S. Salary Range:

$138,000.00 - $190,000.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. 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.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

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.