ALD Process Expert Fully Remote

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco our investors include Benchmark General Catalyst Peter Thiel Adam DAngelo Larry Summers and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) Experts
Type: Contract
Compensation: $84/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 1040 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Contribute domain expertise across ALD process development precursor chemistry and thin-film characterization to build high-quality training and evaluation data.
• Review and evaluate AI-generated scientific reasoning catching errors and improving technical accuracy.
• Design and solve challenging expert-level problems in ALD and semiconductor processing.
• Rate and rank model outputs against defined scientific criteria with clear written reasoning.
• Structure technical knowledgeprocess parameters recipes characterization resultsinto well-organized model-ready data.
• Deliver reliable high-quality work within defined timelines.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Hands-on experience developing optimizing or troubleshooting ALD processes.
• Deep knowledge of thin-film deposition for semiconductor or advanced-packaging applications.
• A strong grasp of precursor chemistry and surface reaction mechanisms.
• Experience with materials characterization (XRD SEM TEM XPS ellipsometry etc.).
• An advanced degree (PhD/MS) or equivalent hands-on experience in materials science chemistry chemical engineering or physics.
• Clear written English and the ability to explain technical reasoning precisely.

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