Physicist/Scientist (Adv Degree)-Gloucester, MA

Applied Materials Ion Implant Defect Science group is seeking a Physicist/Scientist to join our team! We are a small, highly collaborative group working across multiple products to deepen our understanding of defect formation and transport mechanisms, enabling better defect control and improved yields in our semiconductor process tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct defect-related experiments, including tool preparation, interpreting designed experiment test plans, and shepherding wafers.
• Design relatively simple 2D/3D structures for tool testing, as needed.
• Analyze data from particle experiments using Python, MATLAB, Excel, JMP, and/or other analytical tools.
• Present conclusions and recommendations to the team and larger organization through graphs, summaries, and technical presentations.
• Contribute to the development of a defect library from a large volume of historical data, requiring strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Partner with scientists and engineers to define and execute effective designed experiments.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong academic record, with a preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
• Knowledge of basic descriptive statistics and an interest in advanced statistical analysis.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as Python, MATLAB, JMP, Excel, or similar software.
• Experience with 2D/3D design software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar CAD tools.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Hands-on experimental or laboratory research experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical findings to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research or industry experience in semiconductor process development, plasma physics, vacuum systems, contamination control, or defect-related studies.
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, and data-driven problem solving.
• Experience working with large experimental datasets and developing data libraries, databases, or data management systems.
• Experience with scientific programming and data analysis using Python, MATLAB, JMP, or similar tools.

## Qualifications

### Education:

Doctorate Degree (Required)

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### Years of Experience:

Up to 1 Year

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## Additional Information

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### Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

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### Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

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### Relocation Eligible:

Yes

### Referral Payment Plan:

None

Salary Range:

$120,000.00 - $165,000.00

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.

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