Product Development Engineer

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc.; Exton (PA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. is seeking a senior engineer to lead the development of FFKM application data for semiconductor applications. You will translate material properties to performance and drive go-to-market strategies across global teams, bridging lab work to scalable manufacturing.

The role requires 8+ years in elastomer/high-performance polymers, hands-on compounding/molding, and strong experimental skills. Occasional travel to customer sites and manufacturing facilities is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in 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 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.

Skills

Elastomer experience

Elastomer processing

Experimental skills

Fillers & cure

Properties to performance

Lab to manufacturing bridge

Experiment design

Lab & pilot equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Job description

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Active Full-Time Exton, PA, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1129

Salary Range: $115,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually

AGC Chemicals Americas (AGCCA) is a global subsidiary of AGC Inc., a multinational corporation and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of glass, electronic displays, and chemical products. Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, including a state-of-the-art technology center, AGC Chemicals Americas maintains manufacturing operations in nearby Thorndale, Pennsylvania, a satellite sales office in Sao Paulo, Brazil and warehouses located throughout North America.

AGCCA provides you with the opportunity to collaborate with great people. As part of a global company, you will gain important international perspective and will be part of a network of thousands of colleagues worldwide while enjoying the small-company environment where you can see the impact of the company's success.

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.

Essential Functions:

• 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

Skills and Qualifications:

• 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

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of being stationary at a desk and working on a computer and various office equipment and in a laboratory environment
• Ability to navigate various locations and settings of the company, including traveling from one worksite to another.
• Occasional travel to customer and manufacturing sites.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment such as hiring, recruiting, and promotion. Hiring decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

Please note: This position does not support immigration sponsorship