Application Engineer

Fujifilm•North Kingstown, RI

17d•Onsite

About The Position

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc., is a global leader in chemical solutions which enable the semiconductor industry and the digital universe. We have an exciting opportunity at our North Kingstown, RI facility for an Application Engineer! With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe, Taiwan, China, Korea and Japan, local sales offices throughout the world and on-site applications support, FUJIFILM Electronic Materials supplies the world's top tier semiconductor manufacturers with a broad array of products and services used throughout the semiconductor manufacturing process. This is a technical applications engineering role supported advanced materials used in semiconductor manufacturing. This is not a software development or IT applications role. The Application Engineer partners with R&D, commercial, in business teams to develop, evaluate, and commercialize photopolymer materials for semiconductor applications. This role supports both new product development and existing customer programs by conducting application testing, analyzing product performance, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating with customers to ensure successful product qualification and implementation. This position is ideal for an early career engineer or scientist who enjoys solving technical problems, working in a laboratory environment, and collaborating with cross functional teams to deliver innovative material solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in chemistry, material science, chemical engineering, or related technical discipline
1-3 years of relevant experience in materials science, specialty chemicals, semiconductor materials, or a related industry
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret experimental data and identify technical solutions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for technical data analysis in presentations
Must be able to travel up to 20% to support customer meetings, product qualifications, and technical collaboration

Nice To Haves

Experience developing or evaluating materials for semiconductor or electronic materials applications
Experience with formulation development, material characterization, or application testing
Familiarity with statistical analysis software such as JMP, MATLAB, Minitab, or similar data analysis tools
Experience supporting customer technical projects or cross functional product development activities

Responsibilities

Collaborate with R&D, commercial, manufacturing, and business teams to develop and commercialize new photopolymer products for semiconductor applications.
Design, execute, and document laboratory experiments to evaluate material performance and support product development activities
Support customer qualification efforts by preparing technical data packages, analyzing application results, and assisting with product evaluations
Investigate product performance concerns and participate in root cause analysis to identify technical solutions and continuous improvement opportunities.
Analyze experimental data and communicate findings through technical reports, presentations, and customer-facing documentation
Work directly with customers to understand technical requirements, explain product performance, and support successful implementation of commercial products
Support new product introductions by providing technical expertise throughout development, qualification, and commercialization activities
Maintain accurate lab records, technical documentation, and test procedures while ensuring compliance with company quality and safety standards
Manage multiple technical projects simultaneously while meeting project timelines and customer expectations