Chemist

About This Role

Applied Materials seeks a Chemist/Process Engineer in Singapore to drive materials and thin-film process development for next-gen semiconductor technologies. This role involves hands-on experimentation and optimization of advanced deposition processes.

Responsibilities

• Devise precursor and deposition strategies for thin films.
• Design, execute, and optimize CVD-, ALD-, and PVD-based deposition processes.
• Perform thin-film growth experiments and support material development/characterization.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental and process data.
• Prepare project deliverables from planning through implementation.
• Troubleshoot root causes of development obstacles.

Requirements

• Doctor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics.
• Foundational knowledge of thin-film deposition techniques (CVD, ALD, PVD).
• Experience with thin-film and surface characterization techniques (XPS, SEM, TEM, etc.).
• Solid fundamentals in chemistry, materials science, and chemical reactions.
• Willingness to learn vacuum systems and plasma processes.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong learning agility and problem-solving skills.