What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Scientist position at Nova Ltd.?
The Global Business Group at Nova is looking for an Application Engineer who is a highly technical, motivated individual to support our growth in the metrology market. The Application Engineer is someone who will engage with Nova customers to develop high-value, innovative optical metrology applications in semiconductor manufacturing; apply robust statistical techniques to optimize applications for the high-volume manufacturing (HVM) fab environment: and provide region support for new product introduction, evaluation (beta, head-to-head) and new tool qualification activities.
Why Nova:
- Certified Best Places to Work from "Great Places to Work" in 2022, 2023 & 2024 (Rated by our employees) Top 30 in our industry category
- Doubled in revenue from 2020 to 2022
- Customer focus: We value building strong relationships. You'll be the face of Nova, working closely with customers to understand their needs.
- Continuous learning: We're passionate about growth. You'll gain in-depth knowledge of cutting-edge metrology tools, participate in industry trainings, and receive ongoing mentorship from experienced engineers.
Role Responsibilities:
- Develop metrology solutions and supply on-site application support and metrology solutions to End users in CMP, CVD, Grinding, Bonding and stacking process groups.
- To establish good technical relationship (and good communication channel) with customers, have comprehensive understanding of their process and issues.
- Maintain a high level of knowledge of the semiconductor industry, including future changes and trends.
- Remain involved and up to date with new metrology applications and products.
- Perform pre-sale demonstrations and presentations to customers.
- Help in developing new and current applications in close coordination with Nova Germany and/or other subsidiaries.
- Provide sales support and sales related information to the marketing group. Help gather next generation metrology needs and effectively communicate to HQ.
- Travel and support whole US sites for evaluations, periodic application activities, and tool acceptance activities.
What will make you succeed in the role?
- A strong background in metrology technologies, especially optical technologies highly desired Identify and lead penetration efforts with new products to increase the Nova market share.
- Must be able to work independently and also in team setting.
- Good communication skills.
Requirements:
- Ph.D. or M.S. in Physics, Material Science, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering or relevant experience. Minimum 2 years of experience with semiconductor process (wafer packaging, lithography, CMP, deposition, wet and dry etch), metrology, or inspection is preferred.
- Must be able travel both domestically and internationally (initial training for up to 1 month) and support activities. Travel time estimated 20-35%
- Strong analytical skills multi-tasking, good attitude, and high EQ.
- Proficient in English, both writing and verbal communications.
Get to know us better:
Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology solutions for process control in semiconductor manufacturing.
With a team of ~1200 people in three R&D centers and 27 field offices, we bring insights into the world’s most advanced industry. We leverage multiple technology fields such as physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms to develop hardware and software solutions that measure almost every advanced computer chip built in the world.
Nova dives deep into dimensions and layers at the atomic level to extract unique insights and provide our customers with crucial decision-making data, managing critical challenges by providing unique, differentiated solutions.
Our outstanding people-focused and innovative culture means every person at Nova has the power to make an impact and significantly redefine what people can achieve through technology.
Join us if you are
A dreamer and brilliant high aimer who sees the impossible as the starting point and loves working in a multidisciplinary global team to create innovative breakthroughs.
If you need assistance due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@novami.com
