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Applications Scientist developing metrology solutions for semiconductor processes in collaboration with engineers. Focusing on optical critical dimension and overlay measurements for advanced logic/memory devices.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeHillsboro • Oregon, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $96,800 - $145,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with process engineers in semiconductor fabs to develop metrology solutions for complex multi-layer, optical critical dimension (scatterometry), and overlay measurements for state-of-the-art logic/memory devices
Application development and characterization of cutting-edge measurement technologies
Creating technology/product presentations
Providing technical training for customers
Support account/product activities at customer sites
Interface with customers to highlight application opportunities and possibilities
Perform on-site tool qualification to meet the customer's specifications
Build and optimize scatterometry and ellipsometry models for both Thin Film and OCD applications
Travel to HQ for training, summit, and workshops
Collect future development feedback from the field and dispense it to our engineering & marketing group
Deliver technical presentation and perform system demonstration/sample inspection/measurement for customers
Interface with external customers and internal departments to best determine equipment specifications
Aid in the design and development of new equipment or re-design of existing systems to meet customer requirements
Establish a good relationship with the customer and develop commercial awareness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor/Master/Ph.D. in Applied Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics or related science and engineering field
Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
Experience in the design of experiments
Ability to deliver effective technical presentations to internal and external audiences
Strong understanding of optical properties of materials and other forms of elastic/inelastic light-matter interaction
Experience with scientific programming is a plus
Experience with data science and statistical analysis is a plus
Proficiency in scripting languages used for data analytics (e.g., Matlab /Python) is a plus
Knowledge of numerical techniques, Fourier and wavelet analysis, complex analysis, differential equations, and similar applied mathematical techniques is a plus
Ability to travel internationally up to 20%
Ability to work in the fab up to 40%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
PTO
401(k) with employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Wellness initiatives

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Hard Skills & Tools

metrology solutionsscatterometryoverlay measurementsThin Film applicationsOCD applicationsdesign of experimentsscientific programmingdata sciencestatistical analysisnumerical techniques

Soft Skills

independent worktechnical presentationscustomer relationship managementcommercial awarenesscommunication skillsteam collaborationproblem-solvingcustomer trainingfeedback collectioninterface with customers