Senior R&D Specialist / Patterning Solutions BF_Electronics (Shizuoka)

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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 unimageable with us.

As a vibrant science and technology company, we believe in science as a force for good. We make a positive difference on millions of people´s lives every day.

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Department: EL-FO-PRE Patterning R&D EUV Program
Reporting to: Head of Patterning R&D EUV Program

Your Role:  

 the Senior R&D Specialist 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 tasks involve managing and leading projects and being a key contact person for management and peers alike in a global setting. 

This role may involve both domestic and international travel.

Who you are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master or PhD degree in Chemistry, Material Science, or other related science and engineering disciplines with 5+ years’ experience in chemical synthesis, material characterization.
• >2 years’ experience in formulation development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to generate new ideas, make a convincing case and drive to implementation.
• Ability to manage projects and influence others without direct authority.
• Being able to work in a matrix environment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Background in Organometallic Chemistry.
• Skills in handling air/moisture-sensitive reagents are highly desirable.
• Highly motivated to work with a team and succeed, able to learn and adopt new concepts and capable of handling the ambiguity and the inherent uncertainties that come with advanced material research and development.
• Hands-on experience with molecular characterization tools (NMR, FT-IR, GPC, HPLC, GC etc).
• Experience in instrument for material characterization (SEM, AFM, XPS, XRR, DSC, TGA, TEM etc) is a plus.
• Experience in material design for advanced photoresists.
• Familiar with cleanroom environment and equipment, such as clean track, dry etch, CD SEM, defect inspection.
• Experience in material development utilizing digital tools is desired.

Recruiting Contact: Maiko Yamasue

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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. We believe that it drives excellence, innovation, and human progress. We care about our customers, patients, and our rich mix of people. This diversity strengthens our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all and empower you to fulfil your ambitions. Our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to bring their curiosity to life!

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!