Chemical Engineer na Tokyo Ohka Kogyo America, INC

Description

Pay: $86,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Job description:

TOK America, Inc. plays an extremely important part, serving as the supply hub of semiconductor photoresists and high-purity chemical agents for the customers in United States and Europe. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of a world leader in advanced chemical formulations. Our company has consistently pursued programs of research and development of superior new technologies and new technical methodologies based on the following management principles: “continue efforts to enhance technology,” “raise the quality levels of products,” “contribute to society” and “create a frank and open-minded business culture”.

Company Perks:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - TOK pays 100% of the premiums for all employees
• 401(K) with company match
• Paid life insurance
• 15 paid Holidays
• Generous paid time off
• On-the-job training and skill development
• Employee assistance program

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Job Title: Chemical Engineer 

Location: Hillsboro, OR 

Department: Process Pathfinding 

Status: Exempt

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

SUMMARY: 

We are seeking a motivated and independent chemist/chemical engineer to join our process pathfinding team focused on semiconductor surface preparation and cleaning technologies. As part of this group, your role will involve exploring future process architectures, defining process-enabling materials, and transferring these insights to our research and development collaborators. The ideal candidate will exhibit a passion for acquiring advanced process knowledge, innovating new materials, and possess excellent communication skills to effectively share findings with both internal external partners.  

Function: To safely and efficiently handle chemicals including hazardous materials in a lab setting, and/or clean room environment, while strictly adhering to established standard operating procedures and company policies.  To effectively summarize key findings and communicate clearly to our key partners.

Scope: Development of material that meets requirements of future process architectures by utilizing lab instruments and equipment. Under general supervision, use experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Maintenance of general paperwork and quality documents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

The essential functions of this position require prioritizing and completing all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner, adjusting for changing priorities and availability of resources, and demonstrating initiative in identifying additional job-related tasks to be completed when time permits. The amount of time performing each function may vary day-to-day. All duties shall be performed in an efficient and professional manner in accordance with the company policies and under the direct supervision of a designated supervisor.

1. Inspect and assess job site conditions and equipment to identify hazards or malfunctions, ensuring safe and efficient operations.

2. Operate computers and office technology with high accuracy and judgment to manage and present business documents and data.

3. Analyze and interpret complex data quickly and accurately, communicating technical information clearly to various audiences.

4. Adherence to corporate, State and Federal regulations and guidelines when handling hazardous materials or when exposed to hazardous situations. Must adhere to departmental and corporate standard operating procedures, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

5. Conducts research and development of a specific formulation which meets the customer requirements.

6. Solves complex technical problems and recommends solutions.

7. Tests and analyses new formulations and/or raw materials on the customer wafers using analytical and performance equipment/instrument.

8. Establishes test methods for correlation with customer results.

9. Conduct performance demonstrations of new formulation with or without customer attendance at laboratory.

10. Documents and reports both internal and external technical data.

11. Reads and interprets patents, research articles, and developing documentation.

12. Communicates and collaborates with Research and Development team in TOK-Japan for aforementioned work.

13. Participates in external technical meeting with customer if necessary.

14. Obtains necessary data and documentation for scaling lab-level prototypes to mid/high volume manufacturing.

15. Creates documentation for chemicals for inventory and waste generated after testing or processing.

16. Provides custom manufacturing of chemical solutions for customers and internal evaluations.

17. Sets up lab instrument and equipment if necessary.

18. Provides support for the troubleshooting and maintenance for analytical and lab equipment and notifies the tool owner on any equipment repairs and malfunctions.

19. Conducts evaluation of new equipment and establishes the standards.

20. Assists in operations for new projects.

21. Pursues activities for continuous improvement related to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

22. Performs other related duties related to the smooth operation of the facility as required, including cleaning and housekeeping.

23. Assists in shipping management of samples and/or products.

24. Actively demonstrate high levels of employee engagement, coachability (e.g., receiving and incorporating business-related feedback and instruction with a positive and growth-oriented mindset) to achieve desired outcomes, and accountability for personal performance and its impact on others' ability to do their job well.

25. Perform other necessary duties and tasks as requested.

Periodical

Attending annual and/or quarterly refresher courses related to hazardous waste management and handling, general safety, quality management, and environmental management.

SUPERVISION: 

Receives: Direct supervision is provided by the department supervisory team. (Team Leader, Manager, and General Manager). Completed work is reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with the established guidelines.

Given: Chemical Engineer supervises R&D technicians and participates in performing data analyses and research studies. 

Requirements

EDUCATION: 

· M.S. or Ph.D in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or other similar discipline.

EXPERIENCE: 

1. Minimum 3 years of working experience in basic chemistry or 1 year working experience in basic chemistry with M.S. degree and/or higher. 

2. Practical working knowledge of requirements for scale-up and manufacturing of new chemical products and processes is a plus.

3. Previous laboratory experience and demonstrated understanding of concepts related to product development is a plus.

4. Software proficiency in MS Office, Adobe/Foxit.

5. Strong background and sufficient experience in materials characterization using XPS, electrochemistry, XRF, ellipsometer, goniometer, zeta-potential analyzer, optical microscope, SEM, TEM/STEM, Electron Diffraction, and EDS.

REQUIRED PERSONAL SKILLS: 

1. Ability to effectively communicate in English and Japanese (both oral and written) is required.

2. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with highly technical customers and diverse audiences.

3. Equipment operation skills– CDSEM, cross section SEM, coater/developer track, exposure tool

4. Have a stable, verifiable work history with excellent attendance record.

5. Must be comfortable working with chemicals including, but not limited to, corrosives and organic solvents.

6. Maintain ISO document and record control.

7. Ability to generate and/or maintain monthly documentation for equipment.

8. Must be a team player as regularly working with other professionals.

9. Good time management

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Potential for exposure to hazardous conditions and/or materials. Senior Chemical Engineer must be capable of performing duties while wearing safety glasses and/or goggles, and other personal protective equipment that may include clean room apparel. Position may involve strenuous activities such as walking, bending, lifting, and moving material. This position requires employee to remain alert and observe surrounding areas and conditions to identify, recognize, and respond to potential obstacles, safety concerns, hazards, threats, property conditions requiring attention, unauthorized and/or dangerous persons, and emergencies. The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

· Perform duties in a safe and efficient manner while wearing appropriate and required personal protective equipment. Follow all safety regulations and protocols. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of proper body mechanic/ergonomics and use correct body position/mechanics, tools, or work aids to work, move, maneuver, guide, or place objects or materials.

· Work for extended periods of time in a stationary position (possibly up to 60 minutes or more without an opportunity to substantially change position) while consistently grasping, moving, and manipulating documents, supplies, computer equipment, and other tools and materials.

OTHER: 

Personnel must successfully complete a program of on-site classroom instruction or on-the-job training that teaches them to perform their duties in a way that ensures compliance with all job requirements. Prior experience and/or certification that can be verified will be considered in evaluating training requirements. 

FURTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

Needs to be able to work additional hours as directed by supervisory staff. Needs to be able to work various shifts as directed by supervisory staff. Must possess a reliable means of transportation to and from work.