Senior Physicist (m/f/d) - for semiconductor industry

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What We Offer

Location:

Heimstetten,DEU

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Strengthen the ICT CTO team shaping the next generations of electron beam column technology.

Join our R&D CTO division at the forefront of semiconductor metrology innovation. In this role, you will help define and advance the long‑term eBeam technology roadmap—developing concepts, exploring breakthrough technologies, and driving the scientific foundation for future electron beam systems used in advanced process control.

Key responsibilities

• Develop concepts and technological foundations for next‑generation eBeam systems.

• Integrate emerging technologies and innovations that enhance eBeam product performance.

• Contribute to the strategic direction of the eBeam technology roadmap, addressing future semiconductor process control challenges.

• Analyze and optimize electron optical systems using advanced simulation and mathematical modelling.

• Conduct feasibility studies, prototypes, and experimental testing in lab or cleanroom environments.

• Lead cross‑functional, cross‑team development projects.

• Initiate and manage collaborations with industry partners and academic research institutions.

• Evaluate scientific and industrial research trends to identify technological opportunities and risks.

• Support IP and patent coordination by identifying innovation potential and contributing to invention disclosures.

• Foster cross‑team innovation, technical excellence, and knowledge sharing across the organization.

• Work closely with an international, multidisciplinary team and external development partners

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD or MSc) in physics, electrical engineering, materials science, or a related scientific field.

• Experience in simulation, numerical modeling, and strong programming skills (e.g., Python or MATLAB).

• Ideally, deep knowledge in particle beam system development (electron optics, high‑voltage systems, vacuum technology, emitter technologies).

• Understanding of semiconductor process control is advantageous.

• Demonstrated experience in complex system development, from design and simulation to prototyping and testing.

• Experience in planning and executing technical projects.

• Fluent English; intermediate German is a plus.

• Creative, analytical, and results‑oriented working style.

• High level of initiative, ownership, and organizational skills.

Sounds interesting? Then it is best to apply via our online portal.

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Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.