Physicist/ Scientist- Quantum Program
Applied Materials — Santa Clara, CA
Posted: 2026-09-22
Job Description
• Physicist/Scientist supporting Applied Materials' semiconductor and advanced-display inspection and metrology systems in Santa Clara, CA.
• Defines inspection-system concepts, system requirements, module designs, configurations, and new or modified metrology systems; qualifies modules and sub-modules.
• Designs statistically valid experiments; collects, analyzes, and reports data for advanced substrates, technologies, feasibility studies, demonstrations, and product-risk decisions.
• Troubleshoots physics-related application and system issues in laboratory and field environments, advises on solutions, and supports technological customer engagements.
• Evaluates new technologies and competitors, leads small projects, guides less-experienced physicists/scientists, and requires conceptual/practical physics expertise; full-time regular role with 10% travel and relocation eligibility.