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PhysicistScientist III, New College Grad Adv Degree (Gloucester, MA)

Applied Materials


Job Location:

Gloucester, NJ - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 120000 - 165000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who We Are


Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the worlds technology.


What We Offer


Salary:

$120000.00 - $165000.00

Location:

GloucesterMA

Youll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn develop and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possiblewhile learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. Were committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work at home or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Applied Materials Ion Implant Defect Science group is seeking a Physicist/Scientist to join our team! We are a small highly collaborative group working across multiple products to deepen our understanding of defect formation and transport mechanisms enabling better defect control and improved yields in our semiconductor process tools.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct defect-related experiments including tool preparation interpreting designed experiment test plans and shepherding wafers.
  • Design relatively simple 2D/3D structures for tool testing as needed.
  • Analyze data from particle experiments using Python MATLAB Excel JMP and/or other analytical tools.
  • Present conclusions and recommendations to the team and larger organization through graphs summaries and technical presentations.
  • Contribute to the development of a defect library from a large volume of historical data requiring strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Partner with scientists and engineers to define and execute effective designed experiments.

Qualifications

  • PhD in Physics Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • Strong academic record with a preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
  • Knowledge of basic descriptive statistics and an interest in advanced statistical analysis.
  • Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as Python MATLAB JMP Excel or similar software.
  • Experience with 2D/3D design software such as SolidWorks AutoCAD or similar CAD tools.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Hands-on experimental or laboratory research experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present technical findings to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Research or experience in semiconductor process development plasma physics vacuum systems contamination control or defect-related studies.
  • Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE) statistical analysis and data-driven problem solving.
  • Experience working with large experimental datasets and developing data libraries databases or data management systems.
  • Experience with scientific programming and data analysis using Python MATLAB JMP or similar tools.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

New College Grad

Travel:

Yes 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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 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. 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.

In addition Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process please contact us via e-mail at or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at option 1 and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.


Required Experience:

IC


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Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic (PV) industries.

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