Physicist- E4

Job Summary\n\nThe VSE Physicist applies fundamental and applied physics to the development, analysis, and optimization of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This role provides system level physics leadership for beam-based tools and complex subsystems, supporting product development, qualification, customer escalations, and long term technology roadmaps.\n\nPhysicists work cross functionally with engineering, manufacturing, applications, and customers to solve high complexity technical problems, define experiments, and extend system performance using physics-based insight.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nPhysics \u0026 System Development\n\n * Apply advanced physics principles to analyze, model, and optimize semiconductor equipment systems and subsystems\n * Develop and evaluate physics concepts that extend system performance limits\n * Analyze beam-based or particle-based interactions relevant to semiconductor manufacturing tools\n * Define physics-based requirements and support system and subsystem architecture decisions\n * Understand and develop solutions for critical parts identified for multi sourcing to eliminate single points of failure.\n * Some technical aspects may be outside of your primary focus or expertise. A willingness to engage, learn and leverage other experts in these areas is highly valued.\n\n\n\nExperimentation \u0026 Analysis\n\n * Define and execute experiments to generate meaningful data supporting technical decisions\n * Determine appropriate measurement methods and data needed to evaluate system performance\n * Analyze experimental and simulation results to guide design, qualification, and troubleshooting\n\n\n\nTechnical Leadership\n\n * Technically lead or contribute to complex system projects, including design reviews and qualification readiness\n * Serve as a physics authority for complex system and application issues\n * Support and influence product risk management, trade studies, and technical decision making\n\n\n\nCross Functional Collaboration\n\n * Work closely with mechanical, electrical, controls, software, algorithms, manufacturing, and applications teams \n * Support customer and field escalations requiring deep physics expertise\n * Collaborate with internal and external research partners as needed\n * Strong collaboration with internal and external supply chain members and suppliers of components and technologies for our equipment.\n\n\n\nSenior Level Scope \n\nInfluence long term technology and physics roadmaps\n\n * Analyze competitor technologies and architectural approaches from a physics perspective\n * Mentor and guide less \u2011experienced physicists and engineers in the course of your work.\n * Engage with customers, universities, and consortia on advanced technology topics\n\n\n\nQualifications\n\nEducation\n\n * PhD or MS in Physics, Applied Physics, or a closely related field\n\n\n\nTechnical Background\n\n * Strong grounding in applied physics relevant to semiconductor equipment\n * Experience applying physics to complex systems, not purely academic research\n * Background in modeling, simulation, or analytical methods supporting system level decisions\n * Experimental experience defining measurements and interpreting physical data\n\n\n\nExperience\n\n * Mid\u2011level roles: Demonstrated experience applying physics in an industrial or applied R\u0026D environment\n\n\n\n## Qualifications\n\n### Education:\n\nBachelor\u0027s Degree\n\n### Skills\n\n### Certifications:\n\n### Languages:\n\n### Years of Experience:\n\n7 - 10 Years\n\n### Work Experience:\n\n## Additional Information\n\n### \n\n### Shift:\n\nDay (India)\n\n### \n\n### Travel:\n\nYes, 10% of the Time\n\n### \n\n### Relocation Eligible:\n\nYes\n\n### Referral Payment Plan:\n\nEmployee Referral (Enhanced)\n\nApplied 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. \n