R&D Scientist

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:  

At EMD Electronics, the R&D Scientist will work with a team of curious scientists providing advanced material solutions to the semiconductor industry. We are at the forefront of technology, working with all the leading semiconductor manufacturers to deliver integrated solutions to the most challenging problems.   

The scope of this position is development of advanced photoresists and related materials for EUV lithography and its extension, customization of each application and intensive customer support. The individual is expected to play a crucial role in chemistry innovation and comprehensive material investigation to facilitate the product development and commercialization. The specific tasks would include designing, synthesizing, analyzing and evaluating new chemicals for their performance as advanced photoresists. The individual will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with colleagues from different functions in a global setting. 

This role may involve both domestic and international travel. 

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or other science discipline
• 2 + years’ experience in chemical synthesis and analysis

OR

• Master’s in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or other science discipline
• 5 + years’ experience in chemical synthesis and analysis

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated capability to perform advanced organic synthesis and characterization of complex molecules
• Background in Organometallic Chemistry
• Direct experience with Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs)
• Skilled in handling air/moisture-sensitive reagents
• Ability to generate new ideas, make a convincing case supported by data and drive to implementation
• Hands on experience with molecular characterization tools (NMR, FT-IR, GPC, HPLC, GC etc.)
• Experience in material characterization techniques (SEM/TEM, AFM, XPS, XRD/XRR, DSC, TGA, etc.)
• Experience in material design for advanced photoresists
• Experience in material development utilizing digital tools
• Familiar with cleanroom environment and equipment, such as clean track, dry etch, CD SEM, defect inspection
• Ability to manage projects and influence others without direct authority
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills
• Able to quickly learn new concepts and techniques on the job. Willing to actively adopting new learnings towards its execution in daily work
• Self-motivated with critical thinking skills
• Team player who can handle the ambiguity and deal with the inherent uncertainties that come with advanced material research and development

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it 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 our diverse team!

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