Application Scientist

Bruker’s Nano Surface and Metrology (BNSM) Division is the leader in advanced X-ray, AFM, and other various metrology products, including the semiconductor IC and compound semiconductor industries. The BNSM division offers the most comprehensive portfolio of tools, including the various technologies of AFM, X-ray Metrology, WLI, Ellipsometry & Reflectometry, and others.

We are looking for a talented application scientist to join the BNSM Division to strengthen our local application support and to penetrate AFM & WLI & Ellipsometry & Reflectometry technology into the semiconductor industry, including Si IC, advanced packaging, and compound semiconductor fabs.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires Master or Ph.D. in Material Science, Physics, Chemistry, or EE, with AFM experience and preferably have experience in the semiconductor fabrication industry, or equivalent experience.
• CMP or Etch or Advanced Packaging process experience or YE/FA experience in semiconductor industry is plus.
• Master’s level degree with at least 3~5 years of experience, Ph.D. level degree with at least 0~3 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Technical background in AFM and(or) other surface profiling/thin film techniques are preferred, like WLI, Ellipsometry & Reflectometry, OCD, TEM, XRT, XRF, optical defect inspection, etc.
• Good knowledge in statistics and data analysis. Experience in metrology preferred.
• Fluent in English speaking with proper experience in technical writing.
• Demonstrated oral & written communications and interpersonal relationship skills, particularly intercultural skills.
• Strong customer orientation and focus.
• Capability on program script editing and writing is plus, for mechanical control automation and measurement procedure automation.
• Capability on equipment hardware assembling, calibration, and maintenance is plus.
• Ability to work and be creative under pressure and with tight deadlines.
• Self-organized and self-disciplined. Ability to work independently and within a team environment to solve problems.
• Experience working in the semiconductor industry and familiarity with problem analysis and troubleshooting techniques.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Solid theoretical understanding of physics, chemistry, or material science to enable problem solving of complex system and application issue.
• Knowledge of AFM, and various surface profiling metrology and associated applications highly desired.
• Knowledge of semiconductor process flow/metrology solutions and associated applications highly desired.
• Prior experience working in a semiconductor fab as an employee or vendor.
• Positive “can do” attitude, a highly-motivated self-starter.
• Relishes working in a performance-driven environment.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and ability to interface with internal and external customers and support groups within company.
• Resourceful, proactive, meticulous.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to achieve shared goals, but also equally comfortable working independently when required.
• Good communication, interpersonal skills, and technology leadership.
• Goal oriented with good track record in achieving targets.
• Strong technical background - able to understand the problems that our customers are trying to solve, understanding of the customer’s current and future metrology requirements, and able to recommend new metrology opportunities to company.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor metrology requirements.
• Able to travel both domestically and internationally on short notice. Expect 40% - 70% travelling rate.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 30~70% travel domestically on short notice.
• 10-20% travel internationally on short notice.
• Able to work in production floor, cleanroom, & laboratory environments.

Bruker is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

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