Materials Chemist/Scientist

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE –

Eugenus is seeking a Materials Chemist/Scientist with expertise and knowledge in materials chemistry and materials science to investigate, design and develop clean technology for capital equipment parts used in EUGENUS’ current and future products.

ROLE DESCRIPTION –

The Materials Chemist/Scientist will directly or cross-functionally execute Coatings and Productivity Technology engineering activities and is responsible for all materials technology aspects, within the scope of their assignments, of Product Development and R&D of semiconductor process equipment involving state-of-the-art 300 mm film deposition platforms and New Product Development Programs at Eugenus.

This is a key technology position reporting to the Director of Coatings and Productivity Core Technology Center, and one that plays an important role in executing the company’s technology directions.

The role requires deep experience in applying materials chemistry and materials science engineering to support Coatings and Productivity technology, specifically in the areas of clean technologies for thin films and coatings in general and particularly for coatings deposited by means of thermal ALD, plasma-enhanced PEALD, thermal CVD, and plasma-enhanced PECVD. The role requires expertise in most material chemistry technology laboratory disciplines, including skills in building and developing a world-leading materials clean technology laboratory.

Some capital equipment development experience helps to smoothly fit into the role: encompassing understanding and practical history of technology development from early R&D and C&F phases through development: alpha; beta and transfer to HVM. Simultaneously, the role requires a strong and developed skillset in the technical aspects of technology development as well as demonstrated technology leadership, self-management skills, team working and contribution to organization development.

The candidate will embody the culture of innovation at Eugenus and support directly or cross-functionally materials technology development projects in collaboration with hardware design, process, software, operations, equipment maintenance, marketing, and sales teams to extend the capabilities of current products and develop next generation products.

THE POSITION / CRITICAL ELEMENT: Where is the employee's focus?

CORE FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE:

Technical Support and Self-Management

Focus on contributing to a highly productive team of industry experts.  Provides Technical Support, able to self-manage, mentors and inspires team members to excel.  Actively mentors and empowers team members through accountability and engagement. Communicates clearly complex technical data, understands Coatings and Productivity development success targets. Highlights prime opportunities for improvement of Materials Development Activities. Inspires collaboration & participation. Develops and implements metrics to efficiently achieve the Materials Technology objectives for the company.  Nurtures alignment with other CTO Division members and Eugenus Senior Management. Efficiently achieves Materials Technology objectives for the company. Conducts weekly alignment meetings of their assigned projects and priorities. Contributes to the Development of Coatings and Productivity Technology Roadmap.

Research & Development

Conducts directly or cross-functionally innovative materials technology research and development projects to expand Eugenus’ influence in the industry. Develops and completes proof-of-concept/feasibility studies on plausible improvements of existing hardware with respect to bulk and surface material properties. Through regular communications, listens to internal customers and stays abreast of market and industry trends.  Through collaboration with Eugenus leaders, co-develops innovative solutions.  Responsible for contributing to penetration of new customers/applications, as required.

Defend Current Market Share

Through collaboration and partnership with the CTO Division, defend and win new business, ensuring Eugenus’ industry-leader status. Supporting current customer accounts as required to maintain existing market share as well as supporting customer requests, MRS, Project Applications, project ROIs, and product management decisions.  The Materials Chemist / Scientist is expected to support NPD, C&F Clean Technology Development, Core Technology Development, Sustaining Products and CEPs, as needed.

Extends Maintenance of Coatings and Productivity Development Tools

Manages and extends the capabilities of world class Coatings and Productivity technology Development Tools in Materials Clean Technology Lab associated to their Assignments.  Accountable for materials development practices and metrology in Materials Clean Technology Lab for their assignments with efficiency, safety, and quality.