FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc., is a global leader in chemical solutions which enable the semiconductor industry and the digital universe. We have an exciting opportunity at our North Kingstown, RI facility for an R&D Chemist!

With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe, Taiwan, China, Korea and Japan, local sales offices throughout the world and on-site applications support, FUJIFILM Electronic Materials supplies the world's top tier semiconductor manufacturers with a broad array of products and services used throughout the semiconductor manufacturing process. 

The Role

The successful candidate will lead the development and optimization of new platforms for photoimageable dielectric materials. This role involves collaboration with central R&D and product technology teams to drive raw material selection and formulation improvements.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in polymer synthesis and organic chemistry, with expertise in design, synthesis, and characterization of new materials. Additionally, the R&D Chemist will apply experimental design, problem-solving skills, and root cause analysis to innovate and enhance product performance, while providing support in troubleshooting material-related issues.

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation. FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc. supplies the world's top semiconductor manufacturers with a broad array of products and services, including chemicals and advanced materials. The company’s broad product portfolio includes high-purity acids/bases, photoresists, thin film formation materials, formulated products, CMP slurries, and polyimides for advanced packaging. The company has six state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and research labs in the U.S., including Arizona, California, Colorado, Rhode Island, and Texas. For more information, please visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/em-global/en.

FUJIFILM Corporation is a subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation. FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, leverages its depth of knowledge and proprietary core technologies to deliver innovative products and services across the globe through the four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging with over 70,000 employees. Guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles,” we address social challenges and create a positive impact on society through our products, services, and business operations. Under its medium-term management plan, VISION2030, which ends in FY2030, we aspire to continue our evolution into a company that creates value and smiles for various stakeholders as a collection of global leading businesses and achieve a global revenue of 4 trillion yen (29 billion USD at an exchange rate of 140 JPY/USD). For more information, please visit: www.fujifilmholdings.com. 
 
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Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Lead the design and development of new platforms for photoimageable dielectric materials, contributing to innovative advancements in the industry.
• Drive the selection of new raw materials by collaborating closely with the central division R&D and product technology teams, supporting the design, synthesis, and characterization of novel materials.
• Optimize product formulations by integrating new raw materials, performance criteria, and customer requirements to achieve superior product outcomes.
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of polymer synthesis and organic chemistry to develop new polymer platforms and raw materials, including designing structures, developing synthetic routes, and characterizing the developed materials.
• Apply expertise in the design of experiments, problem-solving methods, and root cause analysis to innovate and improve processes and products.
• Provide support in troubleshooting material-related issues, ensuring efficient resolution and continuous improvement.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. Master’s or PhD in Chemistry strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in organic chemistry, polymer synthesis, or related fields
• Experience in semiconductor lithography or related fields strongly preferred.
• Strong background in the design, development, and characterization of new materials.
• Hands-on experience with product formulation and raw material selection.
• Extensive knowledge of polymer synthesis and organic chemistry principles.
• Proficiency in designing synthetic routes and characterizing developed materials.
• Expertise in the design of experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis.
• Proven ability to apply problem-solving methods and conduct root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with material characterization techniques and instrumentation.
• Must have excellent capability to use PowerPoint, Excel, or other software tools to generate first-class presentations.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• High level of self-motivation and initiative.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

MENTAL & EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Resilience - Adapting well in the face of workplace stressors, the ability to work effectively and efficiently in high stress and conflict situations, the ability to remain poised under all circumstances, the ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual.
• Communication - The ability to successfully and professionally express and exchange ideas and meanings with all levels of employees in the organization, the ability to interact appropriately with a variety of individuals including customers/clients, the ability to work as an integral part of a team, ability to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust.
• Reasoning and decision-making - The ability to understand, remember and follow verbal and written instructions, the ability to reason logically and make sound decisions.
• Comprehension - The ability to complete tasks without direct supervision, the ability to simultaneously address multiple complete problems.
• Organizational skills - Ability to multitask without loss of efficiency or accuracy, the ability to work and sustain attention with distractions and interruptions, the ability to perform in situations requiring speed, deadlines or productivity quotas.

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