Research Scientist: Electronic Materials & Etching

Balazs; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family benefits

Parental leave support

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays, vacation and sick time

Job summary

Air Liquide’s Customer Processes - Electronics group at the Innovation Campus Delaware (ICD) is seeking a Research Scientist to advance semiconductor material development. You will design etching gases, develop analytical methods, and perform comprehensive material studies to support next‑gen electronics.

The role requires a Ph.D. or equivalent with strong collaboration, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or related field, or Master’s with 3+ years industry experience.
• Strong experience with multiple analytical and film characterization techniques (GC, MS, ICP-MS, FTIR, Ellipsometry, XRR, XPS, AES, SEM).
• Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary, international teams and communicate results clearly.
• Excellent publication/presentation record in technical settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects on plasma etching processes and gas design for semiconductor applications.
• Develop and implement new gas analytical methods to characterize electronic specialty gases.
• Study structure–property relationships using in-situ and ex-situ analysis and film characterization.
• Plan and execute bench- to pilot-scale experiments to meet R&D deliverables.
• Identify patentable findings and contribute to IP development and literature reviews.
• Collaborate with global Air Liquide partners and internal teams to transfer process know-how.
• Prepare technical materials for internal teams and external conferences/journals.
• Manage multiple projects with a proactive, adaptable approach.

Skills

Analytical

Global collaboration

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry/Material Science/CEngineering

Tools

GC

MS

ICP-MS

FTIR

Ellipsometry

XRR

XPS

AES

SEM

Job description

Air Liquide’s Customer Processes - Electronics group at the Innovation Campus Delaware (ICD) is seeking a Research Scientist to advance semiconductor material development. You will design etching gases, develop analytical methods, and perform comprehensive material studies to support next‑gen electronics.

The role requires a Ph.D. or equivalent with strong collaboration, communication, and problem‑solving skills.