R&D System Scientist Lead

The system engineering team is a multidisciplinary team of physicists and engineers that lead and define the development of novel technologies and advanced solutions for high standard metrology products all the way from early research stages to full product delivery. These systems combine advanced HW & mechanical design with complex optical systems, electronics, motion and control, algorithmic solutions and SW.

We develop metrological products for challenging applications in the semiconductor industry - Demanding accuracy, precision, fast & high-rate measurement operation, all together with the high robustness standards associated with high-volume manufacturing (HVM) production lines of our customers.    

The system engineer is required to demonstrate both innovative and critical thinking together with methodological and precise scientific investigation, both broad and in-depth understanding of complex multi-disciplinary systems with strong insight of the physics and algorithms defining its performance.

The system engineer is required not only to perform as a technology expert but also hold a firm understanding of the broad view related to the many stake holders - Customer requirements, marketing and business, service challenges and production capabilities. The system engineer defines the technology that will solve the problem, but also how the customer will use it. The system engineer develops the technology but also the delivery plan and method, down to all the last details.

We are looking for innovative multidisciplinary experts that have strong insight and scientific thinking that are pro-active team players and push for high standard delivery.

What you will be doing:

• Theoretical and experimental study of new system methods and algorithms to support state-of-the-art solutions
• Define and oversee the implementation of your solutions
• Hands on tool experiments and testing in clean-room environment
• Service and production guidance and support on challenging topics
• Collaboration and system lead with HW and SW engineers
• Data and statistical analysis
• Advanced logic and sequence design
• Algorithm development
• Performance and critical behavior testing and design
• Developing practical solutions and methods for critical challenges
• Conduct lab and on-site system diagnostics, troubleshooting, and problem-solving. Tasks include root-cause analysis, mitigation plans, implementing robust system calibration methods, and product transfer to manufacturing.
• Intensive interface with diverse disciplines: physics, optics, algorithms, mechanics, electronics, and software.
• Transform customer’s high-level requirements into concrete technical specifications and design.
• Flights to customers around the world (up to 2 times per year) 

• M.Sc./Ph.D. in Physics / Engineering (Electronics, Mechanical, Optics)
• At least 3 years of experience in multi-disciplinary advanced technology R&D
• Python/Matlab hands-on experience. 
• Advantage - Experimental research accompanied by theoretical work on real data
• Advantage - Optics experience
• Advantage – Multidisciplinary work experience
• Advantage – Ellipsometry experience
• Work in complex activities in project and matrix environments in parallel.
• Significant presentation and writing experience or teaching experience
• We are looking for a dedicated, out-of-the-box thinker who’s most importantly a great team player.

Get to know us better:

Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology solutions for process control in semiconductor manufacturing.

With a team of ~1200 people in three R&D centers and 27 field offices, we bring insights into the world’s most advanced industry. We leverage multiple technology fields such as physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms to develop hardware and software solutions that measure almost every advanced computer chip built in the world.

Nova dives deep into dimensions and layers at the atomic level to extract unique insights and provide our customers with crucial decision-making data, managing critical challenges by providing unique, differentiated solutions.

Our outstanding people-focused and innovative culture means every person at Nova has the power to make an impact and significantly redefine what people can achieve through technology.

Join us if you are 

A dreamer and brilliant high aimer who sees the impossible as the starting point and loves working in a multidisciplinary global team to create innovative breakthroughs.

If you need assistance due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]