R&D CMPT Applications Engineer

2261 DuPont Electronic Materials CMP, LLC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity is seeking a candidate to lead new pad development and application support for customers in advanced electronics. You will develop and transfer product and process knowledge to customers and local teams, driving early-stage troubleshooting and customization.

The role interfaces with marketing, product teams, and field service, and requires travel up to 20% as part of global support and process optimization efforts.

Qualifications

• Three years semiconductor experience or relevant process development/customer engagement experience.
• Minimum B.S. in Chem, Chem E, Mech E, Materials Science/Engr or related engineering degree
• Preferred CMP, advanced packaging, and/or semiconductor fabrication experience; DOE and data analysis knowledge
• Effective communication/interpersonal skills; ability to work cross-functionally
• Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication metrology and procedures

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in new products prior to market introduction.
• Lead development of baseline processes and data packages for product commercialization.
• Transfer product expertise to customers and local technical support teams.
• Support customers in troubleshooting and customize processes to requirements.
• Participate in safety activities; ensure compliance with company practices.
• Troubleshoot issues at customer sites and document results.

Skills

Semiconductor experience

Process development

Customer engagement

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science/Engr

Tools

DOE

Statistical data analysis

Technical reporting

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics. At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Position Summary

The candidate will be responsible for new pad development and application support for customers. In his/her role the applicant will have the primary function of developing and transferring the product and process application knowledge to the customers and the local technical teams. The candidate will interface closely with marketing, technical community in charge of developing the products, and the local technical community in charge of long-term support of the product. The candidate will be trained to develop expertise in the new products prior to their market introduction and will be responsible for introduction of the products at customers through the customer acceptance phase, which includes process optimization and customization, early-stage troubleshooting and process stabilization at the customer site. It is expected that the candidate will spend as much as 20% of his/her time traveling globally. Selected candidate will participate in achieving the company quality goals and will operate in compliance with company safety practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in new products prior to market introduction
• Lead the development of baseline processes and data packages in the final stage of the product commercialization
• Transfer product expertise to the customer and the local technical support teams
• Support customers in troubleshooting issues, including optimize and customize the process to the specific customer requirements
• Safety is a key value of the company and it is expected that the employee will participate in safety activities of the company.
• Troubleshooting problems both internal and at customer sites.
• Participates in achieving the company quality goals.
• The candidate will strive for achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction and will work diligently to ensure high quality in conducting and report work.

Key Interface Roles

• Global customers Sales, Marketing and Global Field Service engineering community
• Counterparts in Technology organizations and the greater technology community (Tech Service, Pad/Slurry R&D and Applications labs)

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Process baseline and data packages are in place for product introduction to the broad market
• The product delivers against its designed targets in the customer’s process environment
• Customers satisfaction with the functional performance of the product
• Local technical teams are trained and equipped for sustained support beyond early introduction and stabilization phase
• Each project goal is clear and understood among the team
• Results are clearly documented and communicated globally
• Operates in compliance with company safety and ethics practices.

Required qualifications

• Three years semiconductor experience or relevant process development/customer engagement experience.
• Minimum B.S. in Chem, Chem E, Mech E, Materials Science/Engr or related engineering degree
• Preferred qualifications Experience with CMP, advanced packaging, and/or semiconductor fabrication preferred DOE, statistical data analysis and technical reporting
• Knowledge of all pertinent semiconductor fabrication metrology and procedures
• Effective communication/interpersonal skills

EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES

• Project management
• Strong problem-solving capability
• Semiconductor cross-functional integration
• Good customer interaction capability
• Planning and execution
• Analysis and decision making
• Availability for up to 20% travel

Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

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Join a global leader making tomorrow’s technologies possible, from AI to advanced computing and beyond. Here, your ideas spark innovation, your curiosity drives progress, and your journey powers the next leap in electronics.

Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.