Senior Process Engineer

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc. fuels innovation in the semiconductor industry—where chemistry meets technology. Our advanced materials and formulations enable manufacturers to build the microchips that power Artificial Intelligence, computers, electric vehicles, smartphones, and more. We’re a global business-to-business supplier of chemical formulations and advanced materials used for manufacturing and packaging semiconductors.

About the role

The Associate Process Engineer will support the monitoring, troubleshooting, and reporting of high-volume manufacturing processes in a safe, environmentally sound, and economic manner. This role involves investigating, designing, and conducting projects aimed at continuous improvement and supporting new product development for high-purity chemicals used in advanced integrated circuit nodes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily production for high-volume manufacturing processes and document procedures for process of record.
• Update work instructions, verify batch records, and ensure documentation compliance.
• Support and participate in environmental, safety, health, and quality programs, including conducting hazard assessments (OHSAS, Environmental Assessments).
• Investigate nonconforming materials, report findings to internal MRB, and process related paperwork.
• Provide problem-solving expertise for technical issues across various engineering projects.
• Participate in customer meetings, audits, and address customer complaints using 8D or customer-specific formats.
• Conduct and document trend review investigations and analyze statistical process control performance, including out-of-control (OOC) events and trend alerts using tools like Excel and JMP.
• Lead process engineering development for ultrapure solvents (UPS), focusing on advanced purification techniques such as nano-filtration and distillation.
• Manage projects from pilot scale through high-volume manufacturing (HVM), ensuring smooth transitions and scalability.
• Conduct shelf-life studies on new or existing products and prepare technical reports.
• Prepare Management of Change (MOC) documents and generate Engineering Change Notices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (business/sales, procurement, engineering, manufacturing, R&D) to align raw materials and sourcing strategies with process control and statistical quality control (PCS/SQC) objectives.
• Establish and document specifications for next-generation product packaging, evaluating materials of construction and their impact on finished product quality.
• Coordinate with customers and suppliers to develop and implement mutually beneficial Process Technology roadmaps.
• Design and conduct experiments (DOE) to understand the effects of raw materials and process variables on finished product quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust process control technologies for measurable process and analytical chemical parameters, both in-house and at supplier locations.
• Research and implement advanced process technologies such as filtration, distillation, ion exchange, and in-situ metrology.
• Plan and execute projects as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering (advanced degree preferred) with at least 9 years of experience in high-volume chemical manufacturing, purification processes, engineering, scale-up, and production roles.
• Other engineering disciplines considered based on experience with technology development and manufacturing of ultrapure, electronic-grade chemicals.
• Demonstrated hands-on contributions to process management and scale-up of new products.
• Subject matter expertise in process simulation, pilot production, and advanced purification techniques (distillation, filtration).
• Strong engineering skills with a thorough understanding of Six Sigma, Design of Experiments (DOE), Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), problem-solving techniques, and statistical methods.
• Ability to document engineering projects and experimental designs in a structured, disciplined manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Strong project management background to ensure successful execution, milestone achievement, and objective fulfillment.
• Proactive, adaptable, and capable of addressing complex problems with logical solutions while aligning with team and organizational goals.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.
• Clear and strategic thinker capable of independently pursuing goals while ensuring alignment with broader strategies.

This is a safety-sensitive position requiring candidates to pass a post-offer drug screening. The role demands constant alertness and safe work practices.

Skills

• Resilience: Adapt to workplace challenges, maintain professionalism, and manage responsibilities effectively.
• Communication: Clearly and professionally exchange ideas, interact respectfully with colleagues and customers, and foster positive workplace relationships.
• Reasoning & Decision Making: Analyze information, follow instructions, and make logical, sound decisions.
• Comprehension: Understand and complete tasks effectively, solving problems as needed.
• Organizational Skills: Manage multiple priorities, maintain accuracy, and stay focused despite distractions.

Location

This role is based at our Mesa, AZ facility. Fujifilm has six U.S. manufacturing and Research & Development facilities in Mesa, Arizona; Castroville, California; Hollister, California; Carrollton, Texas; and North Kingstown, Rhode Island—each offering unique local experiences.