Technical Manager

<strong>At FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, a global leader in solutions for the semiconductor manufacturing industry, we search for the most talented and qualified. At Fujifilm, performance, development, and accountability are the standards to which the company and its people strive toward. And to support its employees, we offer programs that motivate, educate and promote a healthy work-life balance, which increases employee satisfaction and overall personal well-being.</strong>

Mesa, AZ

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials

<p>Successful semiconductor manufacturers move quickly. They demand quality and they require leading technology. For them, partnering with the right supplier is a critical decision.</p> <p>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 is prepared to supply the world's top tier semiconductor manufacturers.</p> <p>FUJIFILM Electronic Materials offers a broad array of products and services used throughout the semiconductor manufacturing process.</p>

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Full-Time

Overview: <div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text"> <p>We have an exciting opportunity at our Mesa, AZ facility for a&nbsp;<strong>Technical Manager&nbsp;</strong>within our CMP formulation development team! The Technical Manager will lead and support new Chemical Mechanical Polishing/Planarization (CMP) slurry formulation development and provide chemistry/chemical component expert consultation to the technology development team. The primary focus will be formulation development for BOEL slurries for next generation semiconductor technologies.<br /><br /><strong>Company Overview</strong> <br /><br />FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A. fuels innovation in the semiconductor industry&mdash;where chemistry meets technology. Our advanced materials and formulations enable manufacturers to build the microchips that power Artificial Intelligence, computers, electric vehicles, smartphones, and more.<br /><br />We&rsquo;re a global business-to-business supplier of chemical formulations and advanced materials used for manufacturing and packaging semiconductors. Our chemical formulations allow top manufacturers to produce microchips that both power and connect our digital world. Think you&rsquo;ve got what it takes to build a more connected world? Then connect with us today and challenge the boundaries of what&rsquo;s possible&mdash;for the world and your future.<br /><br />We have six U.S. manufacturing and Research &amp; Development facilities, located in: Mesa, Arizona; Castroville, California; Hollister, California; Carrollton, Texas; and North Kingstown, Rhode Island&mdash;each offering unique local experiences, from vibrant cultural scenes to historic charm.<br /><br />Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of &ldquo;giving our world more smiles.&rdquo; Visit: <a href="https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers</a><br /><br /></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job">&nbsp;</div>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Develop new CMP slurry formulations as per customer&rsquo;s/semiconductor technology node need.</li> <li>Lead the R&amp;D projects to meet customer&rsquo;s technical and supporting requirements.</li> <li>Experience supervising, managing or leading a technical team (R&amp;D or Application).</li> <li>Investigate chemistry and abrasive interactions with different dielectric and metal films.</li> <li>Fine-tune slurry chemistry to get desired polishing rates &amp; metrology performance.</li> <li>Apply knowledge of acids/bases, corrosion inhibitors, chemical/particle interactions, electrochemistry, organic/inorganic chemistry, surfactants, and interfacial chemistry to CMP slurry development</li> <li>Develop CMP slurry formulations for Cu, Ru, Mo, polymer, and silicon-based dielectric/ non-metal materials.</li> <li>Conduct literature/ IP search, document results, present data to technology team &amp; file patents</li> <li>Coordinate with engineering and the lab staff on formulation needs with respect to CMP slurry.</li> <li>Provide consultation and technical expertise related to CMP slurries&rsquo; chemistries to Applications, R&amp;D and Process Development/Manufacturing teams.</li> <li>Must be highly organized and have ability to handle multiple tasks and projects.</li> <li>Must have ability to work extensively in lab environment and direct technicians to support project needs in an efficient manner.</li> <li>Must be able to communicate and work well with other professionals in a team environment.</li> <li>Job requires standing and working in the lab.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Surface Chemistry, Material Science or Colloidal Science required.</li> <li>Minimum 5 plus years of formulation or semiconductor process experience: preferably in Chemical Mechanical Polishing/Planarization (CMP) slurry chemistries and CMP process.</li> <li>Prior experience leading R&amp;D teams required.</li> <li>Hands-on experience with technical project management.</li> <li>Experience with the semiconductor industry (FEOL/MOL/BEOL), CMP slurries, polishing and metrology tools, and abrasive particles used in CMP slurries preferred.</li> <li>Analytical abilities, experimental skills and expertise in chemistry and colloids and interface science required. Previous proven success in formulation development is beneficial.</li> <li>Familiarity with silica abrasives, Zeta Potential, corrosion, surfactants, and electrochemistry desired</li> <li>Highly motivated, creative individual with a passion for research and development leading to high-impact practical applications products for the semiconductor industry.</li> <li>Excellent communication, data collection, presentation, time management and organizational.</li> <li>Proficiency in office software such as MS Excel, Word, PPT and Outlook required.</li> <li>This is a safety-sensitive position that requires candidates to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening prior to employment. One of the essential job functions is the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>MENTAL &amp; EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><strong>Resilience -</strong> 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.</li> <li><strong>Communication -</strong> The ability to successfully and professionally express and exchange&nbsp;ideas&nbsp;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.</li> <li><strong>Reasoning and decision-making -</strong> The ability to understand, remember and follow verbal and written instructions, the ability to reason logically and make sound decisions.</li> <li><strong>Comprehension -</strong> The ability to complete tasks without direct supervision, the ability to simultaneously address multiple complete problems.</li> <li><strong>Organizational skills -</strong> 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.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>