Nova is looking for a R&D System Scientist.

The system engineering SA team, composed of physicists and engineers, spearheads the development of advanced metrology technologies from research to product delivery, integrating hardware, mechanical design, optics, electronics, motion control, algorithms, and software.

They create metrological products for the semiconductor industry, requiring precision, speed, and robustness for high-volume manufacturing.

System engineers must exhibit innovative and critical thinking, deep understanding of multidisciplinary systems, and insight into physics and algorithms. They balance technical expertise with a broad view of customer needs, marketing, service, and production, defining and delivering technology solutions comprehensively. The team seeks proactive, scientifically minded experts committed to high

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 (2-3 times per year)

• M.Sc./Ph.D. in Physics / Engineering (Electronics, Mechanical, Optics)
• Experimental research accompanied by theoretical work on real data - advantage
• Optics experience - advantage
• Multidisciplinary - advantage
• At least 3 years of experience in multi-disciplinary advanced technology R&D
• Python/Matlab hands-on experience.
• Work in complex activities in project and matrix environments in parallel.
• Significant presentation and writing experience or teaching experience
• Scientific publications or significant technological documentation

That special something you bring in

• 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 talent@novami.com