Program Lead Engineer - Chemical

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify chemical risks related to mixing chemistries (e.g., inorganic with organic chemicals).
• Verify chemical resistance of new or existing components, primarily plastics, under defined chemical exposures.
• Conduct material testing for characterization and compatibility with various chemistries.
• Drive material-related failure analysis for returned units from the field.
• Test and define hardware limits with respect to chemical properties, including viscosity, concentration, and temperature.
• Facilitate the release of new chemicals based on customer requests, ensuring alignment with design, safety, and process requirements.
• Provide technical data in trade-off tables to summarize usable materials in design/redesign phases, including correlated risk assessments.
• Prepare comprehensive reports on failure analysis findings and communicate results effectively to stakeholders, customers, and suppliers.
• Contribute as a key technical expert in chemical engineering and participate in cross-functional projects to advance sustainable solutions.

Mandatory Skills and Experience:

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science.
• 510 years of professional experience in chemical/materials engineering.
• Strong understanding of materials used in deposition, cleaning processes, and optoelectronic device packaging, especially plastics.
• Experience with thermoplastic and thermoset plastic materials, including fabrication, characterization, and analytical methods.
• Proficiency in material/chemical analysis techniques such as EDX, XRD, AFM, GC-MS, and similar methods.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for root cause evaluation and solution development.
• Ability to summarize technical findings and present effectively to diverse stakeholders.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in Semiconductor Wafer Fab Equipment (WFE) domain.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical presentation capabilities.