CAE Engineer

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Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

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Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. Our innovations make possible™ the technology shaping the future. To achieve this, we employ some of the best, brightest, and most talented people in the world who work together as part of a winning team.  

Applied Materials’ is looking to recruit an outstanding engineer to support its computational modeling group specializing in computational fluid dynamics, heat transfer and plasma physics. In this role, you will use state-of-the-art simulation tools to simulate complex multi-species flow, thermal and plasma environment in Applied Materials’ products and work closely with engineers across multiple business units to develop new solutions to difficult problems. You will work closely with design and process engineers to enhance existing products as well as play a key role in the development of next-generation chambers and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop simulation models to analyze problems related to flow, heat transfer, plasma physics, chemical reactions and electromagnetics
• Provide better understanding of flow-thermal, chemistry and plasma behavior during concept & feasibility, design and development of the semiconductor processing equipment.
• Perform engineering analysis. Recommend design modifications to improve chamber behavior to address technical/business needs.
• Work in a team environment. Present modeling results and recommendations to product and process development teams.

Functional Knowledge

• Must have in-depth knowledge of flow, heat transfer, chemical reactions and plasma physics
• Experience with at least one programming language (Matlab, Python, C/C++… )
• Experience with machine learning, statistics and design of experiments is a plus
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes (especially CVD and ALD processes) and work experience in semiconductor industry is plus

Education: Masters or PhD in Physics/Mechanical/Aerospace/Chemical Engineering or related field

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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.