Physicist / Scientist IV (E4) - Santa Clara, CA, United States
$161,000 - $221,000 USD yearly
Originally posted 24 June 2026 by the employer.
About the role
Applied Materials is seeking a Physicist / Scientist IV (E4) to design and lead the development of scalable test platforms and custom tools for energy-efficient computing applications.
What you'll do
- Design and lead development of scalable test platforms and custom tools to support R&D and pilot-scale deployment for energy-efficient computing applications. - Build and validate physical models, and perform simulations to optimize performance from device to system levels. - Collaborate with device and integration engineers to develop and refine novel processes and manufacturing technologies using custom-built systems. - Identify problems and troubleshoot complex physics-related application and system issues in the lab and field. - Translate R&D innovations into scalable, manufacturable solutions aligned with production requirements. - Initiate physics/science projects extending system performance boundaries, and manage strategic vendors, university partnerships, and customer engagements.
What you'll need
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a closely related field. - Expertise in high-speed photonic interconnect technologies, including key components and system-level integration approaches. - Experience with CAD modeling tools and advanced simulation methodologies. - Working knowledge and hands-on experience with semiconductor manufacturing equipment and advanced processing techniques. - Hands-on experience in cleanroom environments. - Track record of translating concepts to product realization in R&D or production settings.
Skills: scalable test platforms, physical models, simulations, photonic interconnect, CAD modeling, semiconductor manufacturing equipment