Technical Support Engineer 3
AGC Chemical Americas•Exton, PA
•$115,000 - $125,000•Onsite
About The Position
This position leads the development of AGC-owned application-level FFKM capability for semiconductor applications. The role is responsible for enabling OEM specification-in by generating application-relevant performance data, bridging polymer science with seal performance, and supporting strategic go-to-market execution. This role moves beyond traditional technical service by creating new internal capabilities critical to long-term growth in semiconductor markets.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in elastomer or high-performance polymer applications.
- Hands-on experience with elastomer compounding and molding processes
- Strong experimental and problem-solving skills in applied materials development
- Practical understanding of fillers, cure systems, and processing trade-offs
- Ability to connect material properties to processing behavior and application performance
- Experience bridging laboratory work to real-world manufacturing and application constraints
- Capability to independently design, execute, and interpret experimental programs
- Ability to operate laboratory and pilot-scale equipment
Responsibilities
- Lead development of seal-relevant FFKM application data including compression set, plasma resistance, cryogenic behavior, and thermal limits
- Translate material properties into application-level performance evidence for semiconductor OEM evaluation
- Develop and optimize FFKM compound formulations, including mixing, milling, molding, and cure processes
- Bridge laboratory development work to manufacturing feasibility and scalability
- Serve as technical lead for semiconductor OEM and seal manufacturer engagements supporting new platform qualification
- Translate laboratory results into customer-facing technical narratives supporting specification-in
- Act as primary technical interface between global R&D (Japan), Exton application teams, and commercial teams
- Define standards for market-ready application data and internal testing methodologies
- Identify and execute development programs aligned with semiconductor go-to-market strategy
- Develop and deliver technical presentations and publications for targeted industry trade shows, conferences, and webinars, and support technical reviews for prospective, new, and existing customers
- Contribute to long-term capability development and knowledge transfer across adjacent application areas
- May supervise technicians or junior engineers, with primary focus on technical leadership rather than people management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
