Spectroscopist - Sustainability Systems

Applied Materials

Santa Clara, CA, US
Base: $138,000.00 - $190,000.00; bonus/equity: eli...
Onsite
Phd in chemistry or related field
Hands-on ftir and qms experience
Custom scripting for data analysis
Applied Materials is seeking a Spectroscopist for its Sustainability Systems team in Santa Clara, CA. The ideal candidate will have expertise in experimental measurements and data analysis, particularly in FTIR and QMS, with a focus on semiconductor manufacturing emissions

Job Summary

  • This role supports the Sustainability Center of Excellence by developing measurement-driven understanding of semiconductor process emissions to enable meaningful reductions in greenhouse gases.
  • The successful candidate will independently design experiments and perform gas-phase FTIR and quadrupole mass spectrometry measurements in non-ideal, production-relevant environments.
  • Candidates must possess strong quantitative mindset with the ability to communicate technical results clearly to engineers and stakeholders without formal training in spectroscopy.

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Applied Materials is seeking a Spectroscopist for its Sustainability Systems team in Santa Clara, CA. The ideal candidate will have expertise in experimental measurements and data analysis, particularly in FTIR and QMS, with a focus on semiconductor manufacturing emissions.

Salary

Base: $138,000.00 - $190,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonus and stock award program; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellbeing programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Chemistry or related field
  • Hands-on FTIR and QMS experience
  • Custom scripting for data analysis
  • Design of experiments (DOE)
  • Statistical error and uncertainty analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Semiconductor manufacturing experience
  • International travel willingness
  • Strong communication skills
  • Process development background
  • Exhaust measurement experience

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics
  • Exceptional BS/MS with 4-7 years industry experience
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with FTIR and QMS
  • Experience analyzing data using Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW

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