Senior Application Engineer

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies•Mesa, AZ

51d•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 a Senior 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. The successful candidate will be responsible for development of CMP processes as well as product introduction and implementation of CMP products at customer sites. The engineer performs formulation optimizations for developing new CMP chemistries. The primary job role is to develop total CMP processes and use all metrology tools at our Mesa, AZ facility. In this role, the engineer will also run product demonstrations for our customers. FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A. fuels innovation in the semiconductor industry-where chemistry meets technology. Our advanced materials and formulations enable manufacturers to build the microchips that power Artificial Intelligence, computers, electric vehicles, smartphones, and more. We're a global business-to-business supplier of chemical formulations and advanced materials used for manufacturing and packaging semiconductors. Our chemical formulations allow top manufacturers to produce microchips that both power and connect our digital world. Think you've got what it takes to build a more connected world? Then connect with us today and challenge the boundaries of what's possible-for the world and your future. We have six U.S. manufacturing and Research & Development facilities, located in: Mesa, Arizona; Castroville, California; Hollister, California; Carrollton, Texas; and North Kingstown, Rhode Island-each offering unique local experiences, from vibrant cultural scenes to historic charm. Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of "giving our world more smiles."

Requirements

Ph.D. with 1 to 2 years of industry experience preferred. BS degree in Chemical Engineering or Material Science with a minimum 7 years of industry experience or a Master's Degree and 4 years plus industry experience may be considered.
Semiconductor industry experience, preferably CMP.
Demonstrates analytical ability, chemistry, colloids and interface science required.
Understanding of abrasive technology (Silica), corrosion protection, and electrochemistry.
Highly motivated, creative and detail-oriented individual with a passion for problem solving.
Excellent communication, data collection, time management and organizational skills.
Proficiency in office software such as MS Excel, Word, PPT and Outlook required. DoE, JMP, data analyses and technical reporting required, experiment modeling desired.
Project management experience preferred. Ability to multi-task.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time including international travel.
Korean language skills preferred.
Ability to support customers in various regions of the globe.
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

Ph.D. with 1 to 2 years of industry experience preferred.
Project management experience preferred.
Korean language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, support and improve CMP processes for new & existing products.
Act as a CMP process expert in supporting R&D chemists.
Investigate chemistry and abrasive interactions with different dielectric and metal films.
Fine-tune chemistry to get desired defects and metrology performance for CMP.
Support product life cycle, including product characterization and functional testing.
Interface with internal and external technical teams.
Run product demonstrations for customers in FFEM's applications lab.
Provide on-site customer support, both domestic and international.
Design, analyze and summarize data using statistical software.
Collaborate with technical staff on process/formulation needs with respect to CMP chemistries.
Apply fundamental chemistry knowledge.
Participates in new product development and commercialization.
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.
Job requires standing and working in the lab for a substantial part of every day.