R&D Scientist
About The Position
The R&D Scientist will join the I-line Thick Film Photoresist (TFR) R&D team, focusing on research and development of TFR formulations for advanced IC packaging applications. The role involves synthesizing and characterizing polymers and photoacid generators (PAGs), developing new material platforms, and optimizing formulations to improve targeted product performance. The scientist communicates research results and conclusions to the team and department manager in weekly meetings and monthly reports, proactively proposes ideas to address technical issues, and may participate in customer meetings and prepare updated customer files as assigned by the manager. The position does not offer work authorization sponsorship; external applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
Requirements
- PhD in organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, or another materials science field and at least 1 year of experience in polymer synthesis and characterization; or a master's degree in one of these fields and at least 3 years of experience in polymer synthesis and characterization.
- Excellent communication and collaboration ability with senior chemists, managers, and technicians.
- Ability to discuss and present results logically and propose next steps.
Nice To Haves
- Working experience in photochemistry or semiconductor-related applications.
- Working understanding of IC packaging technology and principles of photoresist application and theory, as well as resist-related chemistry.
- Experience operating FAB and resist processing and testing equipment, such as lithographic exposure tools, coating and development tracks, and SEM.
- Experience working with chemical vendors and IC customers.
Responsibilities
- Design and conduct innovative polymer and photoacid generator (PAG) synthesis and characterize new materials.
- Develop new platforms and optimize formulations to improve targeted product performance.
- Present research test results, scientific reasoning, and conclusions to the team and department manager in weekly meetings and monthly reports.
- Proactively seek and provide ideas to address technical issues.
- Participate in customer meetings and prepare updated files for customers as assigned by the manager.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Retirement contributions
- Other perquisites
- Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
