Associate Application Engineer

Fujifilm•Mesa, AZ

4d•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 Mesa, AZ facility for an Associate Application Engineer! This Associate Application Engineer is responsible for development of p-CMP CMP processes and their introduction and implementation at customer sites. This role will also perform formulation development for developing new chemistries for p-CMP CMP.

Requirements

A minimum of a BS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Material Science or related fields with nine plus years of experience within the semiconductor industry, CMP slurries, polishing and metrology tools, and CMP process and product development is required.
Analytical abilities, experimental skills and expertise in CMP process development, chemistry, and colloids & interface science is required.
Excellent communication, data collection, time management and organizational skills required.
Proficiency in office software such as MS Excel, Word, PPT and Outlook required.
DoE, JMP, data analyses and technical reporting needed
Ability to handle multiple projects and directions at the same time
Good interpersonal skills and customer interaction capability.
Ability to travel 40%, including international travel.
Ability to take calculated business risks and deal with uncertainty
Ability to work extensively in lab environment & direct technicians to support project needs in an efficient manner
Must be able to communicate and work well with other professionals in a team environment
Resilience -Ability to adapt to workplace challenges, maintain professionalism, and manage responsibilities effectively.
Communication -Capacity to clearly and professionally exchange ideas, interact respectfully with colleagues and customers, and foster positive workplace relationships.
Reasoning & Decision Making -Ability to analyze information, follow verbal and written instructions, and make logical, sound decisions.
Comprehension -Capability to understand and complete tasks as assigned and solve problems effectively.
Organizational Skills -Competence in managing multiple priorities, maintaining accuracy, and staying focused despite potential workplace distractions.

Nice To Haves

An MS degree with a minimum of seven years or a PhD with 3 plus years of experience is preferred.
Previous proven success in p-CMP CMP processes is beneficial
Familiarity with Zeta Potential, corrosion, colloidal silica, and electrochemistry desired
Highly motivated, creative individual with a passion for research and development leading to commercialization of high-impact practical applications/products
Project management experience strongly preferred.
Fluent in Korean preferred
Job requires standing and working in the lab for a substantial part of every day

Responsibilities

Develop, support and improve CMP & p-CMP processes for new & existing products
Act as a process liaison between formulation development chemists and CMP polishing and metrology tools
Technical interface for customers. Support customers in troubleshooting exercises including product characterization and functional testing. Provide on-site customer support, both domestic and international
Develop new CMP slurries & p-CMP formulations in conjunction with CSL/BSL/MSL/FSL slurries as per customer’s/semiconductor technology node need
Investigate chemistry and abrasive interactions with different dielectric and metal films
Fine-tune chemistry to get desired defects and metrology performance for p-CMP
Design, filter, analyze and summarize data using statistical software
Coordinates with engineering & lab staff on process/formulation needs with respect to CMP & p-CMP chemistries. Leads cross-functional teams and provide consultation and technical expertise to Applications, R&D & Process Development teams
Applies knowledge of acids/bases, corrosion inhibitors, chemical/particle interactions, electrochemistry, organic/ inorganic chemistry, and interfacial chemistry to CMP slurry development
Participates in new product development and commercialization