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Octave, Python, programming skills \n\nLife at Nova:\nEnjoy paid annual vacation and sick days, as well as allowance for transportation and spot bonus.\nGet recognition of your special occasions and enjoy diverse holiday gifts and fun swag.\nEmployee Insurance (Outpatient Medical Plan, Hospitalization & Surgical Plan, Critical Illness Plan, Accidental Plan, Life Insurance Plan)\nTake advantage of training and learning programs to further develop as a professional.\n\nGet to know us better\nNova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology and process control solutions for semiconductor manufacturing.\nWith approximately 1,400 employees, three R&D centers and 31 sites worldwide, we provide valuable insights into the world’s most advanced industry. We leverage a variety of technological fields, including physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms, to develop hardware and software solutions that measure nearly every advanced computer chip built in the world.\nNova dives deep into the atomic level, extracting unique insights using dimensional, materials and chemical metrology, providing our customers with crucial decision-making data, and addressing critical challenges by offering differentiated solutions.\nOur outstanding, people-focused, and innovative culture means that every individual at Nova has the opportunity to make a significant impact and redefine the boundaries of what can be achieved through technology.\nSentronics Metrology GmbH (a Nova Company), acquired by Nova, is a leading metrology company specializing in high-precision measurement solutions for semiconductor manufacturing. Based in Mannheim, Sentronics brings over 25 years of expertise in developing cutting-edge metrology systems.\nThe company’s integration into Nova is already underway, and it is now an integral part of the Nova family, sharing the same values of innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. The combination of Nova's global reach and Sentronics' advanced technology and specialized knowledge creates a unique platform for growth and innovation. 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