Who We Are
Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future.
What We Offer
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You’ll also benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more about careers at Applied.
What You’ll Do
You will be responsible leading research, design, development and implementation of algorithmic modules. You will perform algorithmic concept and feasibility for classical, and ML/DL based computer vision algorithms, including problem analysis, data gathering, literature review, concept selection and evaluation and implementation constraints.
Your key responsibilities will be
• Evaluate computer vision and machine learning / deep learning algorithms for defect detection, defect classification, metrology, and image analysis.
• Prototype algorithm approaches to solve complex problems by understanding the customer use cases.
• Collaborate with other functional teams such as SW, systems and applications and productize new algo solutions that meet certain specifications.
• Optimize algorithms to reduce computational cost and influence hardware requirements.
You will be a great fit if you have
• Experience working in Semiconductor industry, wafer inspection & process controls
• Strong background in computer vision, image processing, and DL technology
• Expertise in C/C++, Python, MATLAB and working experience with Tensor Flow, PyTorch or similar framework
• Working knowledge with AI coding tools is desired.
• Academic background in Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, or Artificial Intelligence.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, along with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ph.D. (with 4+ years of experience) or Master's (with 7+ years of experiences) in computer science/electrical engineering or similar fields.