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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. 5–10 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.
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