Semiconductor FFKM Product Development Engineer

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc.

Exton (PA)

Hybrid

USD 115,000 - 125,000

Full time

2 days ago

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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.