Job Mission We are looking to hire a highly motivated, hands-on technical individual to support our OPC/resist modeling/SMO for our cutting-edge optical devices. This position will be in our advanced lithography group. Key Responsibilities Technically lead and/or execute engineering projects and spearhead research and development of new technologies as appropriate. Defines experiments and determines the type of meaningful data required to support evaluation and technical decision. Lead and/or develop and executes significantly complex system projects. Approve qualification results of complex modules. Problem identification and troubleshooting a wide range of significantly complex problems. Function as specialist for physics/scientists' issues, while influencing and utilizing expertise in interfacing with external and internal customers, lead and/or develop and execute system projects, troubleshooting system problems, and defining system specifications and schedules. Regularly interacts with senior managers on matters involving several functional areas, departments or customers concerning projects, operations and schedules. Interactions require the ability to change thinking or gain the acceptance of others in sensitive situations. Apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts. Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Takes an active part in product risk management discussions leveraging his / her expertise and knowledge to influence and drive risk management decisions. Research new technologies and analyze competition technology. Evaluate new technologies. Plan and execute complex feasibility studies of new technologies and lead the decision-making process. Prepare and deliver papers or readouts regarding new technologies, share and promote new ideas and capabilities.

• Ownership of OPC KW
• Ownership of resist modeling, sampling plan and data cleaning
• Ownership of SMO/RET downselection
• Maintain the OPC infrastructure
• Provide mentoring for less experienced physicist/scientists
• Present OPC and modeling verification readouts to the team before the final tape out Functional Knowledge Regarded as the technical expert in the particular field Demonstrates in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function Business Expertise Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product, process or service improvements Leadership Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution Problem Solving Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions Impact Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines Interpersonal Skills • Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view.

• Strong problem solving and creative thinking skills
• In-depth knowledge of lithography materials and process
• Quick learner and flexibility in working time
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills both internally and externally

Qualifications Education:

MS or Ph.D Degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Electric Engineering or equivalent.

Years of Experience:

10 - 15

Years Work Experience:

• 5 or more years of hands on experience in OPC, resist modeling, SMO in semiconductor
• Computation lithography
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Bachelor's Degree ### Skills ###

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Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years ###

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Shift:

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

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time ### ###

Relocation Eligible:

Yes ###

Referral Payment Plan:

None Salary Range:

$161,000.00 - $221,000.00 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. For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement. Applied 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.