Job Description

Nova is looking for a Senior Application Engineer who is a highly technical, motivated individual to support our growth in the semiconductor industry. The Application Engineer will engage with Nova customers to develop high-value, innovative optical metrology applications in semiconductor manufacturing, apply robust statistical techniques to optimize applications for high-volume manufacturing (HVM) environments, and provide regional support for new product introduction and evaluation activities (beta, head-to-head).

Pay Range: $115,000 - $150,000 Annually (DOE)

Why Nova:

• Certified Best Places to Work from "Great Places to Work" in 2022, 2023 & 2024 (Rated by our employees). Top 30 in our industry category.
• Customer focus: We value building strong relationships. You'll be the face of Nova, working closely with customers to understand their needs.
• Continuous learning: We're passionate about growth. You'll gain in-depth knowledge of cutting-edge metrology tools, participate in industry trainings, and receive ongoing mentorship from experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

What will you do as a Senior Application Engineer?

• Innovate and Inspire : Develop cutting-edge customer solutions that highlight the capabilities of next-generation metrology products.
• Collaborative Genius : Work with top-tier algorithm, software, and engineering teams to analyze and troubleshoot advanced systems in a dynamic R&D environment.
• Creative Excellence : Create comprehensive supporting documentation, including test procedures, customer demo reports, and marketing materials.
• Customer Champion : Provide exceptional support for installation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Novas products.
• Tech Trendsetter : Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to refine solutions.

Requirements

• A degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field; a graduate degree is preferred.
• Experience in OCD modeling, data analysis, and coding (e.g., MATLAB, Python).
• Fluency in English.
• Understanding of semiconductor metrology and processing fundamentals is strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; customer interaction experience is a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Hands-on experience in semiconductor fabrication and manufacturing processes (e.g., lithography, CMP, deposition, etching) is preferred.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Get to know us better:

Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a global leader in innovative metrology solutions for semiconductor process control. With approximately 1200 employees across R&D centers and field offices worldwide, we develop hardware and software solutions that measure nearly every advanced computer chip produced globally. We leverage physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms to provide unique insights and critical decision-making data for our customers.

Our people-focused and innovative culture empowers each individual at Nova to make a significant impact and redefine technological achievements.

Join us if you are:

A visionary and ambitious individual who sees challenges as opportunities and enjoys working in a multidisciplinary, global team to create innovative breakthroughs.

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