We Are At Synopsys we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence from self-driving cars to learning machines We lead in TCAD chip design verification and IP integration empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation You Are You are a highly skilled and knowledgeable professional with a passion for semiconductor physics and technology With a PhD or MS degree in Electrical Engineering Chemistry Physics or Materials Sciences you bring profound expertise in semiconductor devices and process technologies You have a sound understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and process modeling Your excellent presentation and communication skills enable you to interact effectively across teams and at various levels within the organizations You thrive in collaborative environments always ready to help others succeed What You ll Be Doing Gas phase and surface chemical reaction model development for etching and deposition processes called as topography simulation inlogic memory and power technologies Verification and validation of the developed models using available data Calibration of the models for specific customer applications Development of database of such gas phase and surface reaction models for different applications Providing consulting services to customers in the area of topography simulation and enhance the value of such TCAD tools for leading edge technologies Collaborating with R D sales marketing and customers to drive product development and acceptance Managing customer projects including definition execution and follow-up The Impact You Will Have Develop topography simulation methodologies for chemical reaction modeling and calibration for semiconductor deposition and etch processes Improving the overall quality and functionality of our TCAD tools through topography modeling and calibration Driving the successful adoption of our TCAD topography products in various customer projects Contributing to product development through valuable feedback and collaborative efforts with R D teams Elevating Synopsys market position as a leader in semiconductor technology and simulation tools Fostering solid relationships with customers leading to increased trust and long-term partnerships What You ll Need PhD degree and 3-5 years of industry experience in Process or Chemical Engineering Materials Sciences Physics or STEM related field In-depth knowledge and experience in semiconductor process technology especially in gas phase and surface reaction kinetics related to wet and dry deposition e g CVD PVD ALD processes and wet and dry e g RIE etch processes Hands-on experience with academic or commercial plasma simulation tools and semiconductor reaction simulation and or emulation tools such as those based on Particle in Cell methods and chemical reaction databases tools such as CHEMKIN Experience with statistical optimization AI ML tools and Python scripting is a plus Who You Are A collaborative team player with a help others succeed mentality Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities Adaptable and able to work effectively in a fast-paced dynamic environment Proactive and self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and improvement Able to interact at both engineering and management levels within customer organizations The Team You ll Be A Part Of The Product Application Engineering team is part of TCAD R D providing market-leading solutions and services for TCAD and EDA Our team drives the successful adoption of our best-in-class technologies and platforms at our broad and growing set of customers and partners across diverse market segments