Product Engineer

Jobtailor; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior specialist in lithography materials to drive product development and customer collaboration. The role focuses on photoresist chemistry, lithographic performance, and semiconductor materials, interfacing with R&D and manufacturing to deliver robust products.

You will lead cross-functional teams, analyze data, and ensure regulatory and quality requirements are met while supporting strategic plans and customer engagements at major accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field required.
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) strongly preferred, particularly with coursework or research in semiconductor materials, polymers, or lithography
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in lithography, photoresist materials, semiconductor materials development, or related advanced materials with a Bachelor's; or 2+ years with a Master’s; or PhD with relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and support new and existing business within Photopolymer product lines
• Emphasize lithographic performance, photoresist behavior, and semiconductor process requirements
• Partner with Business Director, Product Manager, and Product Development Managers to implement strategic plans for differentiated products
• Interact directly with leading-edge customers to assimilate and present market, lithography, and product performance requirements
• Collaborate with Research & Development and Manufacturing to drive new product introductions
• Support product development processes by meeting internal protocols, customer lithographic data requirements, and government regulatory requirements
• Coordinate responses to customer technical inquiries concerning lithography, photoresist behavior, process conditions, and material interactions
• Assist Regulatory with chemical parameter and synthetic interpretation for regulatory filings, assessments, and modeling
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineers on change control validation, capacity increases, business continuity, quality improvement, and cost reduction projects
• Drive projects with industry partners aligned with lithographic and product technical requirements
• Manage and support customer change projects, including lithographic performance, process windows, and material qualifications
• Manage and support statistical production data reviews at key customers
• Lead product quality improvement and customer task force projects focused on lithographic robustness, CDU performance, and material consistency

Skills

Lithography

Photoresist Materials

Semiconductor Materials Development

Statistical Methods

Project Management

Education

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

MS or PhD strongly preferred

Tools

Statistical Software

Data Analysis Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Cleanroom Protocols

Job description

• Develop and support new and existing business within Photopolymer product lines
• Emphasize lithographic performance, photoresist behavior, and semiconductor process requirements
• Partner with Business Director, Product Manager, and Product Development Managers to implement strategic plans for differentiated products
• Interact directly with leading-edge customers to assimilate and present market, lithography, and product performance requirements
• Collaborate with Research & Development and Manufacturing to drive new product introductions
• Support product development processes by meeting internal protocols, customer lithographic data requirements, and government regulatory requirements
• Coordinate responses to customer technical inquiries concerning lithography, photoresist behavior, process conditions, and material interactions
• Assist Regulatory with chemical parameter and synthetic interpretation for regulatory filings, assessments, and modeling
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineers on change control validation, capacity increases, business continuity, quality improvement, and cost reduction projects
• Drive projects with industry partners aligned with lithographic and product technical requirements
• Manage and support customer change projects, including lithographic performance, process windows, and material qualifications
• Manage and support statistical production data reviews at key customers
• Lead product quality improvement and customer task force projects focused on lithographic robustness, CDU performance, and material consistency

Requirements

• Bachelor's 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
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in lithography, photoresist materials, semiconductor materials development, or a closely related advanced materials discipline with a Bachelor's degree; or 2+ years with a Master's 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
• 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
• Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing requirements, including LER/LWR, resolution, sensitivity, and CD uniformity
• Strong technical communication, documentation, and project management skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a high-performance, fast-paced R&D environment
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without authority
• Proactive problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Adherence to EHS and PPE protocols in laboratory and cleanroom environments
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. and spend extended periods in lab settings
• Ability to travel approximately 30% to customer sites or partner facilities

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in lithography, photoresist materials, and semiconductor process requirements, with a strong foundation in chemical engineering and materials science. Proven ability to manage product development processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive quality improvement initiatives in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Lithography Experience
• Photoresist Chemistry
• Semiconductor Materials Development
• Statistical Methods Application
• Project Management Skills

Hard Skills

• Lithography
• Photoresist Materials
• Semiconductor Materials Development
• Statistical Methods
• Data Modeling
• FAB Processes
• SEM Imaging
• CD Analysis
• Defect Inspection
• DOE Approaches

Soft Skills

• Technical Communication
• Proactive Problem-Solving
• Cross-Functional Team Influence
• Project Management
• Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments

Industry Keywords

• Chemical Engineering
• Materials Science
• Microelectronics
• EHS Protocols
• PPE Protocols

Tools & Technologies

• Statistical Software
• Data Analysis Tools
• Laboratory Equipment
• Cleanroom Protocols