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Physicist / Scientist V

San Jose,CA💼 Full-time💰 $176,000–$176,000🗓 2026-08-31 → 2026-09-26

Core

Technically lead and execute engineering projects, spearhead R&D of new technologies, and troubleshoot complex physics-related system issues for semiconductor equipment.

Role type

Senior IC physicist/scientist (semiconductor materials science)

Builds

Next-generation semiconductor chips and advanced display equipment

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing / Materials science

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Advanced physics principles, complex system design, experimental definition, technical troubleshooting, risk management, competitor technology analysis, feasibility study planning, strategic vendor management, high-level customer engagement, mentoring

Preferred skills

Red-Team analysis, university/consortia relationship management, executive-level customer decision influence

Technologies

Semiconductor equipment systems, complex module design tools

Responsibilities

Define experiments and determine data requirements for technical decisions; oversee and approve designs in team design reviews; troubleshoot significantly complex physics-related system problems in lab and field; initiate innovative physics/science projects extending system performance boundaries; plan and execute complex feasibility studies of new technologies; provide mentoring for less experienced physicists/scientists

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence

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