Scientist

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute R&D projects focused on the development and characterization of polymeric foams, including structure-property-performance relationships.
• Design, synthesize, and optimize polymer formulations for electronic-grade materials with applications in semiconductor devices.
• Develop and scale up manufacturing processes for polymer materials, ensuring compatibility with semiconductor fabrication standards (e.g., cleanroom protocols, low outgassing).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with materials scientists, process engineers, and product development teams to translate research into scalable commercial solutions.
• Evaluate new raw materials, additives, and processing aids to enhance foam properties, thermal stability, dielectric performance, and mechanical strength.
• Use analytical tools (e.g., DSC, TGA, FTIR, SEM, rheometry) to assess polymer and foam behavior under various process and environmental conditions.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in polymer science, semiconductor materials, and advanced manufacturing.
• Prepare technical reports, patents, and present findings to internal stakeholders and at external scientific forums.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. M.S. with extensive industrial experience will also be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in polymer foam development, semiconductor materials, or related process development roles.
• Experience in colloidal chemistry or electrochemistry is desirable.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of polymer engineering principles, including foaming mechanisms (physical and chemical), polymer morphology, and rheology.
• Experience tuning foam structure-property relationships such as density, cell size, mechanical strength, and thermal behavior.
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor-compatible polymer materials, including low-k dielectrics, photoresists, or encapsulants, is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in experimental design, data analysis, and process optimization (DOE, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills, project management abilities, and an innovation-driven mindset.
• Experience with material characterization tools such as FTIR, DSC, TGA, rheology, SEC, and microscopy.
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical process optimization methods.
• Exposure to high-performance or industrial-scale manufacturing environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• A dynamic and collaborative R&D environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Access to cutting-edge lab facilities and resources.

Pay

$91,080 - $136,620 annually