Semiconductor Process Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $84/hr

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 D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey . Position: Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) Experts Type: Contract Compensation: $84/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10–40 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 knowledge—process parameters, recipes, characterization results—into 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, chem