As one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker covers a broad spectrum of advanced solutions in all fields of research and development. All our systems and instruments are designed to improve safety of products, to accelerate time-to-market, and to support industries in successfully enhancing quality of life. We have been driving innovation in analytical instrumentation for over 60 years now. Today, more than 8,500 employees distributed across 90 locations around the world continue to delight our customers with innovative solutions.

Bruker Nano, one of Bruker's four operating segments, provides customers in academic and governmental institutions, life science, materials, and applied industries with the tools to determine the characteristics of matter and visualize the structure of molecules. Divisions within BNANO include Bruker AXS, Bruker Nano Analytics, Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology, Fluorescence Microscopy, and Canopy.

Bruker's BNSM Division is the leader in advanced automated X-ray, AFM, Photomask Repair and WLI metrology for the semiconductor industry. Our customers' reputations and success depend on our passion for solving their most complex measurement problems. We are looking for a talented engineer or scientist to join our worldwide semiconductor team to introduce and establish AFM metrology technology for the semiconductor industry.

Provides technical expertise through sales presentations, product demonstrations, installation, and maintenance of company products.
• Assists customers with assessing potential applications to meet process metrology needs and preparing detailed product specifications for the development and implementation of customer applications/solutions.
• May build an application based on customer requirements to demonstrate feasibility of the application, often requiring rapid prototyping and/or product demo for the client.
• May provide follow-up support to company sales staff and customer personnel by disseminating technical information on specific applications.
• Works on complex problems where data analysis requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
• Develop a strong understanding of competitive technologies and products in the AFM product line.
• Helps to maintain and increase AFM product usage.
• Create, develop, and continuously improve the customer support & applications knowledge database.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

* Requires Master or Ph.D. in Material Science, Physics, Chemistry, or EE with AFM experience and preferably have knowledge or experience in the semiconductor fabrication industry, or equivalent experience, CMP/Etch process experience is plus.

* MS or Ph.D. level degree with 0~2 years of experience in relevant fields.

* Technical background in AFM and/or other surface characterization techniques is preferred, like ellipsometry, white light interferometry and OCD.

* Good knowledge in statistics and data analysis. Experience in metrology preferred.

* Fluent in English and experience in technical writing.

* Demonstrated oral & written communications and interpersonal relationship skills, particularly intercultural skills, strong customer orientation.

* Ability to work and be creative under pressure and with tight deadlines.

* Self-organized and self-disciplined. Ability to work alone and within a team environment to solve problems. Experience working in the semiconductor industry and familiarity with problem analysis and troubleshooting techniques.

Position located in Santa Barbara, CA

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

* Solid theoretical understanding of physics to enable problem solving of complex system and application issues.

* Knowledge of Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM) 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 Bruker.

* 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.

* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

* 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 Bruker.

* Solid understanding of semiconductor metrology requirements.

* Able to travel both domestically and internationally on short notice. Expect 30% - 40% travel.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

* 30~40% travel domestically and internationally on short notice.

* Able to work in production floor, cleanroom, & laboratory environments.

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility considering export control restrictions.

At Bruker, base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $99,500 and $133,000 and provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role.The base salary for the role will depend on a several job-related factors, including, but not limited to education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.

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