Physicist/Scientist

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips - the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world - like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Location:
Bangalore,IND

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Key Responsibilities

• Define novel optical/metrology/inspection systems, concepts and configurations.
• Application of optical metrology and modeling for characterization of new materials.
• Collect, analyze data and design statistically valid experiments.
• Design and engineer opto-mechanical modules and sub-modules.
• Perform research and analysis in physics or related subjects.
• Support physics-related application and system issues in the lab and in the field when required.
• Define system requirements and specifications for new metrology and inspection systems
• Systematically troubleshoot problems and optimize performance limitations in opto-mechanical systems
• Respond to physics related issues in the field, function as an advisor for solving physics related application issues.
• Plan projects involving definition and selection of new concepts and approaches to enable new or improved measurement or inspection systems.
• Supply data and analysis to support product risk management decision making process.
• Participate in the vendor selection process.
• Participate in technical customer engagements and contributes in specific field of expertise
• Guide less experienced physicists/scientists.
• Evaluate new technologies, pursue innovative solutions.
• Evaluate technology from suppliers competitors.
• Plan and conduct test of new technologies under evaluation in the team.
• Execute feasibility studies of new technologies and provide results / analysis supporting the decision making process.
• Execute feasibility studies of complete systems / sub-systems, leveraging new technologies and design concepts.
• Prepare demonstrations of new capabilities and conduct performance analysis of results.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrate conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

• Strong fundamental knowledge of optics, optical metrology and optical systems

• Proficient in design and execution of bench-top optics experiments

• Proficiency in algorithms development and coding in languages like C++/Python/Matlab strongly preferred

• Proficiency in control systems and automation strongly preferred

• Basic proficiency in material science and optical modeling

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Additional Information

Time Type:
Full time

Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular

Travel:
Yes, 25% 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.

Client-provided location(s): Bangalore, India

Job ID: Applied_Materials-R2610863

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-01-30T19:26:29