Advanced DRAM Technology Modeling Expert
3+ months ago• Santa Clara, CA
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Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. Our innovations make possible™ the technology shaping the future. To achieve this, we employ some of the best, brightest, and most talented people in the world who work together as part of a winning team.
Key Responsibilities
- We are working on exciting projects, connecting materials to systems, to drive new innovations that enable a wide range of advanced Logic-Memory devices and technologies, and associated material and processes interactions. You can be part of this cutting-edge modeling and design team, where you will have the opportunity to model and simulate new technologies that answers the continuous demands for scaled devices, denser interconnects that significantly improves the system Power, Performance and Area.
- Your primary responsibility will be developing various process and device models using Technology Computer-Aided Design (TCAD) to enable predictive analysis of emerging memory especially DRAM and future 2nm technologies (deep sub-submicron FET architectures, including nanowires and Finfet). You will also be developing calibration simulations and hardware correlations. You will be directly interacting with a talented and diverse multi-national team of AMAT technical staff to identify and address key issues to improve performance and scalability.
Requirements:
- Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics or Material Sciences
- Strong fundamental understanding of solid state device/semiconductor physics
- Deep experience in process and device modeling (TCAD)Sentaurus Process/Device/Interconnect
- Sentaurus Process Explorer/Raphael
- Sentaurus Topo
- Silvaco's Victory Process and Victory Device tools
- Experience in advanced CMOS model development and calibration to hardware
- Strong problem-solving abilities in interdisciplinary areas
- Ability to present scientific and/or experimental results in a concise and convincing manner
- Desire to stay up to date with industry challenges and recent advancements in transistor/interconnect technologies
- Ability to work independently and in cross functional teams
- Passionate and highly motivated to learn new things
- Leadership skills is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Qualifications
Education:
Master's Degree (Required)
Skills
CMOS, TCAD
Certifications:
Languages:
Years of Experience:
7 - 10 Years
Work Experience:
Additional Information
Shift:
10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
Referral Payment Plan:
Employee Referral (Standard)
U.S. Salary Range:
$179,500.00 - $246,500.00
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.
Client-provided location(s): Santa Clara, CA
Job ID: Applied_Materials-R2514288
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-05-23T00:20:30
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Reimbursement Account
- FSA
- HSA
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- On-site/Nearby Childcare
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Work-From-Home Stipend
Office Life and Perks
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- 401(K)
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
Diversity and Inclusion