R&D Engineer

The Role

You will develop the hardware modules that control, manipulate, and eliminate particle contamination sources inside Applied Materials’ next-generation SEM inspection tools — sitting at the intersection of physics, materials/surface science, and mechanical engineering. Your work will have a measurable impact on the most advanced chips manufactured today.

The problems you’ll face are often invisible, intermittent, and poorly understood. That’s exactly what makes this role compelling.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop hardware modules that reduce contamination sources
• Investigate and resolve complex contamination events at the root-cause level
• Embed contamination control in next-generation product from day one
• Define best practices for building clean tools and knowledge across the team
• Engage with customers and vendors on contamination challenges and specifications
• Why This Role Matters
• At single-digit nanometer feature sizes, a single particle landing on a wafer can damage critical structures, causing the device to be unusable. On a 300mm wafer carrying hundreds of high-value dies, particles contamination isn’t a housekeeping concern — it’s an enabler. The inspection tools are held to the highest standard.
• What You Bring
• MSc or PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering
• Advantages: Developing Semiconductor manufacturing or inspection equipment
• Hands-on multidisciplinary experience with particle behavior, contamination metrology, or cleanliness
• What sets you apart: You are self-driven, relentlessly curious, and thrive in problem spaces where the answers aren’t written down yet.
• ## Qualifications

### Education

Bachelor's Degree

### Skills

### Certifications

### Languages

### Years of Experience

2 - 4 Years

### Work Experience

## Additional Information

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### Shift

Day (Israel)

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### Travel

Yes, 25% of the Time

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### Relocation Eligible

No

### Referral Payment Plan

Employee Referral (Standard)

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.