Product Engineer

North Kingstown, RI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Position Overview

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 a Product Engineer!

The Role

The Product Engineer will develop and support new and existing business within the Photopolymer product lines with a strengthened emphasis on lithographic performance photoresist behavior and semiconductor process requirements. The Product Engineer will strongly collaborate with all functions to meet customer needs and will work closely withand take direction fromthe business management team.

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials U.S.A. fuels innovation in the semiconductor industrywhere chemistry meets technology. Our advanced materials and formulations enable manufacturers to build the microchips that power Artificial Intelligence computers electric vehicles smartphones and more.

Were 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 youve got what it takes to build a more connected world Then connect with us today and challenge the boundaries of whats possiblefor 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 Islandeach offering unique local experiences from vibrant cultural scenes to historic charm.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70000 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. Visit: Description

Key responsibilities for this role include:

Partner with Business Director Product Manager and Product Development Managers in implementing strategic plans for new differentiated products that meet evolving lithographic and photopolymer performance requirements consistent with SBU strategic plans.
By interacting directly with leading-edge customers assimilate and present current and anticipated market lithography and product performance requirements for current and upcoming technology nodes.
Strongly collaborate with Research & Development and Manufacturing to drive new product introductions according to customer lithography timelines process windows and performance targets.
Support the product development process for new products by collaborating with R&D teams to meet internal development protocol requirements external customer lithographic data requirements and government regulatory requirements.
Coordinate responses to customer inquiries for technical information for new and existing products particularly those involving lithography photoresist behavior process conditions and material interactions.
Assist the regulatory department in chemical parameter and synthetic interpretation of product compositions for communication supporting regulatory filings assessments and modeling.
Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineers on change control validation capacity increases business continuity planning quality improvement initiatives and cost reduction projects.
Drive projects with industry partners aligned with key lithographic and product technical requirements.
Manage and support change projects at key customers including those related to lithographic performance process windows and material qualifications.
Manage and support statistical production data reviews at key customers for new and existing products including lithography-related metrics where applicable.
Lead select product quality improvement projects internally and task force projects with customers with an emphasis on enhancing lithographic robustness CDU performance and material consistency.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering Chemistry Materials Science or a related field required.
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) strongly preferred particularly with coursework or research in semiconductor materials polymers or lithography.

Experience

Minimum 35 years of experience in lithography photoresist materials semiconductor materials development or a closely related advanced materials discipline with a Bachelors degree; or 2 years with a Masters degree; or PhD with relevant research experience.
Experience with companies that formulate chemicals for electronics semiconductor manufacturing or microelectronics is strongly preferred.
Direct resist chemistry or lithography experience is ideal but strong adjacent semiconductor/materials experience may be considered.

Technical Competencies

Foundational knowledge of photoresist chemistry polymer systems lithography process flows and factors influencing lithographic performance.
Familiarity with FAB processes such as spin coating exposure PEB and development.
Experience with SEM imaging CD analysis and defect inspection is a plus.
Ability to apply statistical methods DOE approaches and data modeling to optimize product performance.
An understanding of semiconductor manufacturing requirements including LER/LWR resolution sensitivity and CD uniformity.
Strong technical communication documentation and project management skills.

Professional Skills

Strong work ethic with the ability to operate effectively in a high-performance fast-paced R&D environment.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence cross-functional teams without authority.
Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex technical challenges.
Organized detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Work Environment & Additional Requirements

Laboratory and cleanroom environments requiring adherence to EHS and PPE protocols.
Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. and spend extended periods in lab settings.
Travel (30%) to customer sites or partner facilities.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

We value a professional adaptable and collaborative work environment. The following competencies are essential for success in any role and reflect our commitment to effective teamwork problem solving and workplace communication.

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.

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EEO Information

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Position OverviewFUJIFILM 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 a Product Engineer!The RoleThe Product Engineer will develop an...