**Job Description** We are seeking a highly talented and motivated Physicist to join our R&D team in building the next-generation optical microscopy system. **What’s** **in it for you?** Develop world-class optical microscopy tool modules in the field of the semiconductor industry. Enhance your understanding of optical microscopy, and experience with diverse designs of optical systems, light manipulations, and more. Learn and devise innovative methods for the characterization and analysis of optical modules and systems. **Our Group: [ Physics** **group]** Physicists in our team are responsible for designing and developing optical scanning microscopy systems and detectors. **What** **you'll** ** be doing:** + Be part of a R&D development team working on the state-of-the-art optical microscopy + Specify, design, test, and integrate Optical modules with optical microscopy tool. + Verify design compliance and module functionality as part of a tool while working closely with engineers from multiple disciplines such as system, mechanical, and control engineers.   + Collaborating with leading optical designers and leading companies forthe design and manufacturing of high-end optics. **What** **you should** **have?** + B.Sc. or higher in Physics/Electrical Engineering. + >3Years of hands-onexperience in optical laboratory work and optical measurements + Good familiarity with the optical design process and design principles + Matlab/Python experience **Advantage** : + >2years experience as a physicist/optical or system engineer of an optical systems + Good understanding of optics / optical systems/microscopy principles + Knowledge of electro-optics characterization methods + Track record of leading a development project **Who we are?** **Applied Materials Israel** is home to the Process Diagnostics and Control business unit (PDC). Based in Rehovot, we develop, manufacture, and market cutting-edge machine learning and computer vision-based metrology and inspection products essential to wafer fabrication. By playing a significant role in enabling the production of the next generation of microchips, our expertise enables our customers to transform possibilities into reality. Get ready to go hybrid! **Qualifications** **Education:** Bachelor's Degree **Skills:** **Certifications:** **Languages:** **Years of Experience:** 4 - 7 Years **Work Experience:** **Additional Information** **Time Type:** Full time **Employee Type:** Assignee / Regular **Travel:** Yes, 10% of the Time **Relocation Eligible:** No Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.