Eastman · 1 day ago
Semiconductor Solvents Scientist
Kingsport, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expEastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. The selected individual will lead research to develop and commercialize high purity solvents for the semiconductor industry, working with global teams and engaging with customers to ensure product effectiveness and efficiency.
Advanced MaterialsChemicalManufacturing
Responsibilities
Work with global teams focused on high purity solvent development projects for a range of applications including etching, cleaning, planarization and lithography processes
Apply deep understanding of the semiconductor industry to develop and refine new solvent products that meet requirements of end customers in photoresist, thinner, developer and cleaner
Communicate with customers to determine fitness-for-use criteria for specific customer applications and work with cross-functional teams to increase solvent manufacturing efficiency
Identify knowledge gaps & design research efforts to develop new solvent product offerings
Network with cross functional teams across R&D, marketing, sales & manufacturing to develop products which can transition quickly from process development to commercial supply
Provide technical support to manufacturing, engineering, and QC organizations during product scale up and commercialization
Develop technical literature to support new products or techniques
Serve as a technical expert on solvent physical properties and solvent polymer interactions
Serve as a resource for internal and external customers on market specific product and process technology
Establish peer level connect with customers and the industry technical community in order to maintain an up to date understanding of market dynamics, regulatory trends and competitive intellectual property
Support quality, health, and safety initiatives as they relate to formulation, material safety, and technical data sheets
Attend trade shows and technical conferences to align with market trends and establish strong connection to key customers and vendors
Travel to customers’ sites to discover needs, match fitness for use characteristics with product offerings, and support new sales opportunities through qualification
Mentor and support development of technicians and other technical personnel
Comply with all corporate, division, and group safety requirements
Demonstrate commitment to continual safety improvement and model good safety behaviors
Engage with customers to understand needs and to establish Eastman’s credibility as a reliable high quality supplier and development partner
Assess and communicate customer needs and project results to Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, Technology, and business partners, tailoring the communication to the audience
Document results accurately and in a timely manner using e-notebook, technical reports, and invention reports, as required
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product commercialization, as required
Qualification
Required
Masters or PhD in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, physics, or a related field required
At least 3 years of professional work experience in semiconductor front end process development or at least 5 years of combined academic and professional experience required
A track record of leading technical projects in semiconductor applications
Able to relocate to Kingsport, TN or Longview, TX
Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a part of a cross-functional team
Preferred
Work experience supplying to semiconductor fabricators is preferred
Experience qualifying solvent formulations for wafer cleaning is preferred
Experience with solvent manufacturing and purification processes is preferred
Company
Eastman
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-06-09Acquired
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