Computational Physicist III (Plasma Modeling/AI), College Grad-Doctorate - Santa Clara, CA

Applied Materials’ is looking to recruit an outstanding engineer to support its computational modeling group. In this role, you will use state-of-the-art simulation tools to simulate the complex multi-physics 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.

Required qualifications:
-PhD in Computer/Mechanical/Aerospace/Chemical Engineering or related field  
-Hands-on experience applying machine learning, statistical analysis, and design-of-experiments techniques to simulation and modeling workflows
-Comfortable working with large-scale datasets and extracting actionable insights
-Proficient in one or more programming languages (e.g., C/C++, MATLAB/Python/etc.) 
-Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Experience with one or more of the following: 
- commercial and/or academic plasma simulation tools (e.g., HPEM, Ace+, VizGlow, Comsol, VSim)
- commercial and/or academic multi-physics simulation tools (e.g. Ace+, Ansys, Comsol)
- electromagnetic and magnetostatic simulation tools (e.g., Ansys HFSS, Ansys Maxwell)
- deep understanding of chemical kinetics and fluid dynamics for industrial applications
- hands-on experience with solver and algorithm development
- hands-on experience with UI development 

Qualifications

Education:

Doctorate Degree (Required)

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

Up to 1 Year

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

U.S. Salary Range:

$138,000.00 - $190,000.00

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 members. In 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 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.