Physicist

Nova is looking for a physicist with a broad expertise in multiple technologies, particularly in experimental ultra-fast optics, and a solid understanding of semiconductor process control and fabrication.

As a New-Tech Physicist, you will independently conduct concept and feasibility research, as well as collaborate with external partners. Your contributions will be crucial in identifying, evaluating, and integrating emerging technologies into Nova’s innovation pipeline.

Requirements:

Ph.D. (or M.Sc) in Physics or a related engineering discipline.
Strong hands-on experience in experimental ultra-fast optics (e.g., femtosecond lasers, OPOs, pump-probe experiments).
Proficiency in data analysis and algorithm development.
Experience in optical and mechanical system design (an advantage).
Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes and fab environments (an advantage).

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

Role Responsibilities:

What you will be doing:

Lead and conduct early-stage research projects to explore and validate new technological concepts.
Identify emerging industry needs and scout for disruptive technologies to address them.
Influence strategic direction by bringing novel, high-impact ideas into Nova’s technology portfolio
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners (including academia and industry) to drive feasibility studies and concept development.