research scientist Fremont, CA
Entegris
Full Time
Fremont, CA
129656 - 82609 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description
Req Id: 23537
Location(s):Fremont, CA, US, 94538
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Function: Research and Development
Shift:
Company Overview and Values
Why work at Entegris?
Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future.
Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background, experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization — not just when it’s convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office.
Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future.
Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background, experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization — not just when it’s convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office.
Entegris is a values-driven culture and our employees rally around our core PACE values:
People
Accountability
Creativity
Excellence
People
Accountability
Creativity
Excellence
Have you ever considered how computer chips are made so that they are atomically flat? Entegris is the world-leading chemical and mechanical planarization slurry supplier for the semiconductor industry. We have accomplished this by having a world class and diverse Slurry Research and Development team that includes scientists from many different disciplines who collaborate directly with our customers to develop leading edge technologies. To continue to grow as the industry grows, we are looking for a hardworking, innovative, Formulation Scientist to join our team!
You will apply your expertise in chemistry in the development of new slurry formulations, which requires determining structure-activity relationships, proposing and validating mechanisms of action, and using advanced statistical analysis to support your results. You will work collaboratively with our engineering, new material development, advanced analytical analysis, and customer facing teams to develop groundbreaking and robust solutions for our customers.
Your results and efforts will have a direct impact advancing semiconductor technology, enabling a whole new generation of electronic devices!
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop new products and develop mechanistic expertise in slurry formulation
- Build an understanding of structure-activity relationships around particle, polymer, and small molecule slurry components
- Apply lab-based methods to screen additives, probe mechanism of action, and ensure product robustness using your expertise and statistically robust experimental designs
- Design and execute experiments with engineering team to verify slurry performance on test customer device wafers
- Analyze outcomes of experiments using advanced statistical tools and be able to use those results to logically plan future experiments
- Create technical presentations to be shared within R&D, internal stakeholders, and customers
- Collaborate in a diverse team that includes engineers, customers representatives, chemists, quality specialists, and production engineers
Education & Experience:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Physical Chemistry
- Experience working with polymers, surfactants, or particles within a laboratory environment
- Demonstrated independence in successfully completing projects, either individually or within collaborations or research groups
- Proven experience in planning, executing, and documenting a set of activities or tasks in a timely manner
- Demonstrated effective communication, both written and verbally, within core research group and to an outside audience
- Participation in safety initiatives and a strong dedication to a safety-first culture
Skills & Abilities:
- Critical to job: Understanding of basic structure-activity relationships of chemical additives (small molecules, polymer, and surfactants) including how chemical structure affects binding to films, particle surfaces, or other chemical additives in solution
- Bonus: Understand particle properties basics, including how shape, particle size distribution, composition, and surface chemistry & charge (including DLVO theory) can affect performance in solution.
- Strong ability to design, execute, and analyze experiments that elucidate key function, mechanisms, or properties of chemical additives
- Strong communication skills – able to easily communicate with peers, research associates, and non-technical collaborators both written and presentation
- Demonstrated collaboration with team members of different levels or career stages
Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.
- Very Competitive total compensation plans.
- A 401(K) plan to help you plan for your future with an impressive employer match that’s all yours- no vesting!
- Great health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs to ensure you’re happy and healthy.
- A progressive PTO policy that empowers our employees to take the time they need to recharge!
At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.
Entegris strongly encourages all of its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. At Entegris, COVID-19 vaccination is preferred but not required at this time.
Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland
About Entegris
CEO: Bertrand Loy
Revenue: $1 to $5 billion (USD)
Size: 5001 to 10000 Employees
Type: Company - Public
Website: http://www.entegris.com
Year Founded: 1966
Entegris
http://www.entegris.com
Billerica, MA
Bertrand Loy
$1 to $5 billion (USD)
5001 to 10000 Employees
Company - Public
Consumer Product Manufacturing
1966
