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Senior Application Engineer

Nova Ltd.
Fremont, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026

Nova’s Materials Metrology Division looking for a Sr. Application Engineer who is a highly technical, motivated individual to support our growth in the semiconductor. The Sr. Application Engineer is someone who has broad knowledge of theory and principles of material metrology, and will engage with Nova customers to develop high-value, innovative applications in semiconductor manufacturing. The Sr. Applications Engineer will apply robust statistical techniques to develop new applications and optimize applications for fab environment, while providing region support for new product introduction and evaluation activities.


Pay Range: $ 145,000 - $160,000 Annually (DOE)


  • Nova provides insights into process control in the world’s most technologically advanced industry. We employ physics, mathematics, algorithms, software and hardware expertise to redefine the limits of what is possible in semiconductor manufacturing.
  • We invite you to join our dreamers and winners and brilliant high- aimers who see impossible as the starting point to exciting challenges, and work together in multidisciplinary global teams to find answers.
  • We dive deep to extract unique insights and provide our customers and partners with crucial decision-making data. Each and every one of us helps redefine what people can achieve through technology.


Role & Responsibilities:

  • What will you do as a Sr. Application Engineer?
  • Innovate and Inspire: Develop cutting-edge customer solutions that highlight the revolutionary capabilities of next-generation metrology products.
  • Collaborative Genius: Work hand-in-hand with top-tier algorithm, software, and engineering teams to analyze and troubleshoot advanced systems in a dynamic R&D environment.
  • Creative Excellence: Craft comprehensive supporting documentation, including detailed test procedures, captivating customer demo reports, and compelling marketing materials.
  • Customer Champion: Deliver exceptional customer support for the seamless installation, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of Nova’s state-of-the-art products.
  • Tech Trendsetter: Stay ahead of the curve by keeping abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, leveraging this knowledge to elevate and refine existing solutions.


Requirements

  • A degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field. A graduate degree is preferred.
  • Must have solid hands-on understanding of analytical techniques (e.g. XPS, SIMS, OCD, etc), semiconductors metrology, and statistical methods.
  • Hands-on experience in semiconductor fabrication and a strong background in advanced manufacturing processes (e.g., lithography, CMP, deposition, wet and dry etch) is strongly preferred.
  • Have experience in modeling, algorithm development, data analysis and light coding (e.g. MATLAB, Phython, etc) is preferred.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
  • Demonstrate ability to work independently, and solve complex problems in a creative an effective manner.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required. Experience in customer interaction is preferred.
  • 5 years of experience in the semiconductor industry
  • Able to travel domestically and internationally, as required.



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 talent@novami.com

Salary : $145,000 - $160,000

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