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Salary: USD 90,000 - 180,000 / annual
Attotude is seeking a Materials Scientist with deep expertise in semiconductor materials to lead the characterization, understanding, and improvement of advanced material systems. This role combines fundamental materials science with hands-on experimentation, requiring the successful candidate to develop hypotheses, design and execute experiments, work with internal and external characterization facilities, and translate experimental observations into actionable improvements to material performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the technical expert for semiconductor materials, focusing on understanding and improving material properties and performance
- Design and execute experiments to investigate material behavior, test hypotheses, and identify opportunities for improvement
- Develop and apply appropriate characterization and analytical techniques to understand material properties and underlying mechanisms
- Work with university labs and external laboratories or test facilities to conduct specialized materials analysis and experiments
- Analyze experimental results to identify root causes, establish material-performance relationships, and guide material and process improvements
- Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to cross-functional teams and drive projects from investigation through implementation
The ideal candidate is scientifically curious, highly analytical, enjoys investigating complex material behavior, and thrives in a startup environment. Self-motivation, adaptability, and strong teamwork are essential.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Ph.D. in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field
- Strong understanding of semiconductor materials physics and the relationship between material properties and electrical behavior
- Demonstrated experience designing and executing experiments to investigate complex materials phenomena
- Hands-on experience with materials characterization and analytical techniques
- Strong data analysis and scientific problem-solving skills
Preferred:
- Familiarity with techniques such as XPS, SIMS, AFM, SEM/TEM, ellipsometry, contact potential measurements, electrical characterization, or related analytical methods
- Experience connecting microscopic material properties to macroscopic electrical or device behavior
- Experience working in semiconductor manufacturing, semiconductor research, or advanced materials development
- Track record of publications, patents, or other demonstrated contributions to semiconductor materials research
