CareerPlan

Physicist/Scientist V

Santa Clara,CAFull-time$161k–$221k2026-08-26 → 2026-10-23
Based in United States

Core

Lead OPC/resist modeling/SMO projects for cutting-edge optical devices in the advanced lithography group.

Role type

Senior IC physicist/scientist (lithography)

Builds

Optical lithography equipment and processes for semiconductor chips

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing / Materials science

Required skills

OPC, resist modeling, SMO, computation lithography, system project leadership, complex problem solving, technical strategy development, risk management, technology evaluation, feasibility studies, mentoring

Preferred skills

Direct lithography process experience, advanced principles in physics/science

Technologies

OPC infrastructure, resist modeling tools, SMO/RET tools

Responsibilities

Technically lead and execute engineering projects for OPC/resist modeling/SMO; Define experiments and determine data requirements for technical decisions; Approve qualification results of complex modules; Troubleshoot significantly complex system problems; Research and evaluate new technologies; Plan and execute complex feasibility studies; Prepare and deliver technical readouts on new technologies; Mentor less experienced physicists/scientists.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC