Senior Scientist, Advanced Packaging

2260 DuPont Electronic Materials International, LLC; Marlborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity is seeking a highly motivated Senior R&D Scientist to lead the development of next-generation copper electroplating chemistries for dual damascene interconnects. You will design, formulate, and scale advanced Cu plating chemistries to improve feature filling, reliability, and productivity in semiconductor fabrication.

You will collaborate across electrochemistry, materials science, and customer-facing teams to deliver innovative solutions for memory manufacturers, driving IP and presenting

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrochemistry, or related field.
• Strong understanding of electrochemistry and metal electrodeposition principles.
• Experience designing and analyzing statistically driven experiments.
• Record of technical innovation and problem solving.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and customer-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and development of advanced copper electroplating chemistries for dual damascene semiconductor interconnect fabrication.
• Design and execute experiments to optimize Cu fill performance in high aspect ratio trenches and vias.
• Partner with Material Innovation to develop novel additive systems and formulation components.
• Investigate plating mechanisms using electrochemical, analytical, and materials characterization techniques.
• Collaborate with process integration, analytical, engineering, and manufacturing teams to accelerate technology development.
• Support scale-up from lab to pilot manufacturing and customer qualification.
• Work directly with leading semiconductor customers to translate requirements into roadmaps.
• Drive programs with global teams and external partners; generate IP via disclosures and publications.
• Present technical results to customers, management, and industry conferences.
• Monitor industry trends in metallization, interconnect scaling, and packaging technologies.

Skills

Electrochemistry

Experiment design & statistics

Communication skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer-facing experience

Education

PhD in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Materials Science / Electrochemistry

Tools

Cyclic voltammetry

EIS

Chronoamperometry

Chronopotentiometry

Rotating disk electrode

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. We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and hands‑on Senior R&D Scientist to lead the development of next-generation copper electroplating solutions for dual damascene interconnect applications. This role will focus on designing, formulating, and scaling advanced Cu plating chemistries and processes that enable future semiconductor technology nodes with improved feature filling performance, reliability, and manufacturing productivity. Success in this role requires strong experimental skills, effective cross‑functional collaboration, and the ability to creatively solve complex technical problems in situations where established solutions may not exist. The successful candidate will work at the intersection of electrochemistry, materials science, semiconductor process integration, and customer collaboration to create innovative products for leading‑edge memory manufacturers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead research and development of advanced copper electroplating chemistries for dual damascene semiconductor interconnect fabrication.
• Design and execute experiments to optimize Cu fill performance in high aspect ratio trenches and vias.
• Partner with Material Innovation team to develop novel additive systems including suppressors, accelerators, levelers, and related formulation components.
• Investigate plating mechanisms using electrochemical, analytical, and materials characterization techniques.
• Collaborate with process integration, analytical, engineering, and manufacturing teams to accelerate technology development.
• Support scale‑up activities from laboratory development through pilot manufacturing and customer qualification.
• Work directly with leading semiconductor customers to understand technology challenges and translate requirements into product roadmaps.
• Drive technical programs through collaboration with global teams, including scientists and engineers, customer‑facing account teams, and external partners.
• Drive intellectual property generation through invention disclosures, patents, and technical publications.
• Present technical results to customers, senior management, and industry conferences.
• Monitor industry trends in advanced semiconductor metallization, interconnect scaling, and next‑generation packaging technologies.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrochemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong understanding of electrochemistry and metal electrodeposition principles.
• Experience designing and analyzing statistically driven experiments.
• Proven record of technical innovation and problem solving.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and customer‑facing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with electroplating for semiconductor applications.
• Knowledge of dual damascene integration and BEOL metallization processes.
• Familiarity with electrochemical methods including cyclic voltammetry, EIS, chronoamperometry, and chronopotentiometry at a rotating disk electrode.
• Understanding of reliability challenges including electromigration, stress migration, and void formation.
• Experience transferring R&D technologies into manufacturing environments.
• Track record of patents, technical publications, and customer‑facing technology development.

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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