Quality Chemical Engineer

About the role

Responsible for qualification of all ECI products assuring successful process qualification of systems as per specifications.
Review and validate all chemical packages and qualification data.
Should data not pass qualification requirements escalate information decision to manager; create deviation report for approval.
Follow qualification plans and pre and post procedures.
Review, complete and verify documentation for chemical specifications; communicate revisions and changes.
Capture coordination at configuration stage to ensure system correctly configured based on specific chemistry requirements.
Ensure all issues are NC properly and closed with solution and documentation is corrected.
Understand all the systems processes and apply the relevant metrology concept and techniques.
Independently troubleshoot the systems to complete the project in timely manner.
Taking ownership of the systems and complete within the due date.
Reviewing Data as per specifications, correcting Systems database for mismatches.
Mixing chemicals using different volumes and multiple types of chemistry as per procedure.
Performing all actions of job duties safely and maintain good housekeeping in working area and chemical mixing area.

Responsibilities

• Qualify all ECI products ensuring successful process qualification of systems as per specifications.
• Validate chemical packages and qualification data.
• Escalate data issues to manager and create deviation reports for approval.
• Follow qualification plans and procedures.
• Review and verify chemical specifications documentation.
• Coordinate configuration to ensure correct system setup based on specific chemistry requirements.
• Ensure all issues are noted as non-conformances and closed with solutions and corrected documentation.
• Apply relevant metrology concepts and techniques.
• Independently troubleshoot systems to meet project deadlines.
• Take ownership of systems and complete tasks within deadlines.
• Review and correct data as per specifications, and correct mismatches in the systems database.
• Mix chemicals according to procedures using different volumes and types of chemistry.
• Perform all actions safely and maintain good housekeeping in the working and chemical mixing areas.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective collaboration with other team members is crucial.
Possess ability to multi-task different projects/reports, work independently and focus on details.
Experience in interpreting engineering diagrams for troubleshooting and identifying parts.
Experience in different chemical analytical techniques: Voltammetry, HPLC, ICP, Titration, etc.
Experience in chemical handling, interpreting SDS/MSDS and on job safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective collaboration with other team members is crucial.
• Possess ability to multi-task different projects/reports, work independently and focus on details.
• Experience in interpreting engineering diagrams for troubleshooting and identifying parts.
• Experience in different chemical analytical techniques: Voltammetry, HPLC, ICP, Titration, etc.
• Experience in chemical handling, interpreting SDS/MSDS and on job safety.

Skills

Must have strong knowledge of metrology concepts and techniques.

Benefits

Includes participation in performance incentive programs, eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Pay

Base Pay Range: $75,000.00 - $127,500.00 Annually

Schedule

This role follows a rotating schedule to ensure consistent coverage while distributing responsibilities fairly across the team.
Day Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Late Shift: 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Team Members

Team members rotate into the late shift for one full week at a time, typically once every 3–4 weeks, so no one is permanently assigned to a late schedule. In addition, weekend on-call coverage is shared among the team and generally occurs one weekend per month, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience;
Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2+ years

Primary Location

USA-NJ-Totowa-KLA

Additional Information

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.