About this opportunity
Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics.
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
Your Role
The R&D Scientist will work on the I-line Thick Film Photoresist (TFR) R&D team, focusing on research and development of TFR formulations for advanced IC packaging applications.
Design and conduct innovative polymer/PAG synthesis and characterization of new materials
Develop new platforms and optimize formulations to improve the performance of targeted products
Communicate and present the research test results with the team and department manager in weekly meetings and monthly reports with scientific logic and conclusion
Proactively seek and provide ideas to address technical issues. As assigned by manager, participate in customer meetings and prepare updated files for customers
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in organic chemistry, polymer chemistry or other materials science field and 1+ years of experience in polymer synthesis and characterization
OR
Master’s degree in organic chemistry, polymer chemistry or other materials science field and 3+ years of experience in polymer synthesis and characterization
Preferred Qualifications:
Working experience in photochemistry or semiconductor related applications
Excellent communication and collaboration ability with senior chemists, managers and technicians
Ability to discuss and present results in a logical manner and propose next steps
Working understanding of IC packaging technology and principles of photoresist application/theory, as well as resist related chemistry
Experience operating FAB and resist processing and testing equipment, such as lithographic exposure tools, coating & development tracks, SEM etc.
Experience working with chemical vendors and IC customers
Salary range for this position: $90,400 - $135,700 annually
The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here .
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
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