Research & Development Technician

Fujimi Corporation; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Fujimi Corporation in the United States (Oregon, Tualatin) seeks an Research & Development Technician to assist researchers in developing and testing new abrasives and polishing compounds. You will operate wafer processing equipment, collect data, and prepare reports for ongoing product research.

Responsibilities include handling lab procedures, maintaining logs, and performing basic statistical evaluations to communicate results to the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science is required.
• Experience in lab, clean room, or with wafer processing equipment is preferred.
• Experience with data collection, analysis and reporting is desired.

Responsibilities

• Operate baseline metrology and production equipment in a clean room environment.
• Test and qualify new products using polishing equipment and metrology.
• Follow procedures/recipes and write reports detailing procedures and outcomes.
• Maintain equipment logs and perform basic data-based analysis.
• Summarize data for communication to researchers and team members.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Time management

Written communication

Oral communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Technical aptitude

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science

Tools

SEM

SP1

Wafer inspection tool

AIT III wafer inspection tool

Ebara polisher

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Research & Development Technician will assist researchers in the development and testing of new abrasives and polishing compounds. Using wafer processing equipment and other tools, the technician will perform tests, collect and analyze data and provide information and reports for ongoing research of new products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for operating baseline metrology and production equipment including ability to test and qualify new product by using polishing equipment and metrology in a clean room environment.


• Understanding of how to handle and manage hazardous waste and regulate chemical products to ensure environmental, governmental, work‑site rules and regulations are followed.


• Follow procedures/recipes for lab and customer samples. Write reports detailing procedures, outcomes and observations and be able to communicate the performance of the data using supporting statistical evaluations.


• Must have experience working with hand tools, meters and other related tools. This includes maintaining the equipment logs for operations and services.


• Document work using data acquisition and other resources to summarize collected data for basic statistical analysis.


• Completes all other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability Accepts responsibility and accounts for their actions.


• Accuracy Performs work accurately and thoroughly.


• Analytical Skills Ability to use critical thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.


• Deductive Reasoning Applies principles of logical / scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.


• Detail Oriented Pays attention to the minute details of a project or task.


• Initiative Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.


• Intrapersonal Skills Ability to work effectively with all levels of people.


• Organized Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.


• Oral Communication Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.


• Problem Solving Ability to find a solution for or deal proactively with work‑related problems.


• Research Skills Ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective and critical investigation.


• Safety Awareness Identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.


• Technical Aptitude Ability to comprehend technical topics and specialized information.


• Time Management Utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.


• Working Under Pressure Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.


• Written Communication Ability to clearly and concisely communicate using the written word.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Education Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study: Chemistry or related science.


• Experience 1-3 years experience in a related field or similar work. Experience in slurry production and or chemical mechanical planarization process highly desired. Experience working in a lab, clean room or with equipment/tools (SEM, SP1, blanket wafer inspection tool, AIT III wafer inspection tool, or Ebara polisher), conducting, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs. Some familiarity with defect inspection equipment, polishers, polishing and possess basic chemistry skills. Performing dilution calculations is preferred. Experience working with hand tools, meters and other related tools.


• Computer Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. JMP, Statistica or other statistical software experience preferred.


• Certifications & Licenses (none provided)


• Other Requirements Excellent communication, leadership, and team skills required. Must complete Handling Hazardous Waste Training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.


• O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)


• F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)


• C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Frequently: Stand, walk, sit, manually manipulate. Frequently lift/carry up to 20 pounds and push/pull up to 40 pounds.

Occasionally: Squat, Kneel, Bend. Occasionally will lift/carry up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds (with assist or equipment for weights greater than 50 pounds).

Not Applicable: This position does not lift or carry more than 50 pounds.

Other Physical Requirements: Sense of sound (ability to hear), sense of smell, sense of touch. Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) – Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirator, work in a clean room / clean room attire.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS

Works primarily in a laboratory environment with occasional exposure to clean room and office environments. May be exposed to cramped work space, mechanical, electrical, and/or chemical hazards. Familiar with general laboratory practices such as the safe handling of chemicals.

MENTAL OR VISUAL DEMAND

Continuous visual attention required in process of reviewing, handling and processing chemicals, measurements, data collection and use of tools. Requires ability to think critically and accurately convey data and information back to the researchers or other team members. Requires constant awareness of standardized processes, safety procedures and awareness to chemicals worked with and around the work environment. Results oriented with a sense of urgency and motivation to drive quality results.

ATTENDANCE

Regular attendance is essential to the smooth operation of our company and shows respect for the department personnel, including team members and your manager who may do your job in your absence. It is necessary for you to report to work regularly and on time.

SAFETY

Be active participant in the company’s safety culture by following safe practices in and outside of the lab environment. Perform duties in accordance with acceptable, safe work procedures and Fujimi approved operating standards.

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

EEO CLASSIFICATION

Technicians

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

Fujimi Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.