Application Scientist

Application

Hillsboro, OR Role Description The Global Business Group at Nova is looking for an Application Engineer who is a highly technical, motivated individual to support our growth in the metrology market. The Application Engineer is someone who will engage with Nova customers to develop high-value, innovative optical metrology applications in semiconductor manufacturing; apply robust statistical techniques to optimize applications for the high-volume manufacturing (HVM) fab environment: and provide region support for new product introduction and evaluation activities (beta, head-to-head).

Why Nova:

Certified Best Places to Work from "Great Places to Work" between 2022-2026 (Rated by our employees) Top 30 in our industry category Customer focus: We value building strong relationships. You'll be the face of Nova, working closely with customers to understand their needs.

Continuous learning: We're passionate about growth. You'll gain in-depth knowledge of cutting-edge metrology tools, participate in industry trainings, and receive ongoing mentorship from experienced engineers.

Responsibilities What will you do as an Application Scientist? Develop material metrology applications (XPS, XRF) for Nova's products in semiconductor manufacturing

Provide on-site application support to Nova's strategic customer

Solve application problems received from customer End Users, Team Lead, Applications Manager and Nova Service team in a timely manner

Develop a strong working relationship with Nova customers and Nova employees

Test new features in Nova's products and make proposals for software/hardware changes to support new capabilities

Train & update customers, peers in the applications group and other Nova employees

Assist End Users and Nova service engineers in troubleshooting Nova products in the field

Maintain a high level of knowledge of the semiconductor process and industry trends

Remain involved and up-to-date with new application solutions and products

Perform demos and make presentations to Nova customers as required

Support development of new application features and assist in their market penetration

Support various pre and post sales activities and assist in marketing activities What will make you succeed in the role? A strong background in material characterization and metrology, especially in

XPS, XRF

is highly desired and ability to identify and lead penetration efforts with new products to increase the Nova market share.

Extensive hands-on fab experience and strong background in semiconductor manufacturing processes (lithography, deposition, CMP, wet and dry etch)

Requirements

Be familiar with customer operating methods, procedures, and policy

Having experience in FEOL, BEOL and Advance Packaging Process flow is a plus, but not required

Adhere to customers' site policies and guidelines with regard to performance and behavior

Maintain customers' information with the utmost confidentiality

Self-starter with high energy and strong work ethic

Highly collaborative and able to manage conflict

Exceptional presentation, verbal skills to clearly articulate technical/analytical information

Be polite, cordial, considerate, and respectful when communicating with customers, vendors and fellow employees

Perform with the highest degree of integrity and dignity

Be able to travel domestically up to 25%

Self-starter with high energy and strong work ethic

Highly collaborative and able to manage conflict

Exceptional presentation, verbal skills to clearly articulate technical/analytical information

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

Ph.D. or Masters of Science in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, Electrical Engineering, or relevant field

Strong fundamental knowledge of materials characterization/metrology systems (XPS, XRF, SIMS)

3-5 years of experience in the semiconductor manufacturing environment Get to know us better Nova (

NASDAQ:

NVMI) is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology solutions for process control in semiconductor manufacturing. With a team of ~1200 people in three R D centers and 27 field offices, we bring insights into the world's most advanced industry. We leverage multiple technology fields such as physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms to develop hardware and software solutions that measure almost every advanced computer chip built in the world. Nova dives deep into dimensions and layers at the atomic level to extract unique insights and provide our customers with crucial decision-making data, handling critical challenges by providing unique, differentiated solutions. Our outstanding people-focused and innovative culture means every person at Nova has the power to make an impact and significantly redefine what people can achieve through technology. Join us if you are A dreamer and brilliant high aimer who sees the impossible as the starting point and loves working in a multidisciplinary global team to create innovative breakthroughs. If you need assistance due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@novami.com