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R&D Chemist
- Fujifilm (North Kingstown, RI)
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Position Overview
FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc.,** is a global leader in chemical solutions which enable the semiconductor industry and the digital universe. We have an exciting opportunity at our North Kingstown, RI facility for an **R&D Chemist!
With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe, Taiwan, China, Korea and Japan, local sales offices throughout the world and on-site applications support, FUJIFILM Electronic Materials supplies the world's top tier semiconductor manufacturers with a broad array of products and services used throughout the semiconductor manufacturing process.
The Role
The successful candidate will lead the development and optimization of new platforms for photoimageable dielectric materials. This role involves collaboration with central R&D and product technology teams to drive raw material selection and formulation improvements.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in polymer synthesis and organic chemistry, with expertise in design, synthesis, and characterization of new materials. Additionally, the R&D Chemist will apply experimental design, problem-solving skills, and root cause analysis to innovate and enhance product performance, while providing support in troubleshooting material-related issues.
Company Overview
FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A. 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. Our chemical formulations allow top manufacturers to produce microchips that both power and connect our digital world. Think you’ve got what it takes to build a more connected world? Then connect with us today and challenge the boundaries of what’s possible—for the world and your future.
We have six U.S. manufacturing and Research & Development facilities, located in: Mesa, Arizona; Castroville, California; Hollister, California; Carrollton, Texas; and North Kingstown, Rhode Island—each offering unique local experiences, from vibrant cultural scenes to historic charm.
Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers
Job Description
Key responsibilities for this role include:
+ Lead the design and development of new platforms for photoimageable dielectric materials, contributing to innovative advancements in the industry.
+ Drive the selection of new raw materials by collaborating closely with the central division R&D and product technology teams, supporting the design, synthesis, and characterization of novel materials.
+ Optimize product formulations by integrating new raw materials, performance criteria, and customer requirements to achieve superior product outcomes.
+ Utilize in-depth knowledge of polymer synthesis and organic chemistry to develop new polymer platforms and raw materials, including designing structures, developing synthetic routes, and characterizing the developed materials.
+ Apply expertise in the design of experiments, problem-solving methods, and root cause analysis to innovate and improve processes and products.
+ Provide support in troubleshooting material-related issues, ensuring efficient resolution and continuous improvement.
REQUIREMENTS
+ Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. Master’s or PhD in Chemistry strongly preferred.
+ 3-5 years of experience in organic chemistry, polymer synthesis, or related fields
+ Experience in semiconductor lithography or related fields strongly preferred.
+ Strong background in the design, development, and characterization of new materials.
+ Hands-on experience with product formulation and raw material selection.
+ Extensive knowledge of polymer synthesis and organic chemistry principles.
+ Proficiency in designing synthetic routes and characterizing developed materials.
+ Expertise in the design of experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis.
+ Proven ability to apply problem-solving methods and conduct root cause analysis.
+ Familiarity with material characterization techniques and instrumentation.
+ Must have excellent capability to use PowerPoint, Excel, or other software tools to generate first-class presentations.
+ Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
+ Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
+ Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
+ High level of self-motivation and initiative.
+ Strong project management and organizational skills.
MENTAL & EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
+ **Resilience -** Adapting well in the face of workplace stressors, the ability to work effectively and efficiently in high stress and conflict situations, the ability to remain poised under all circumstances, the ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual.
+ **Communication -** The ability to successfully and professionally express and exchange ideas and meanings with all levels of employees in the organization, the ability to interact appropriately with a variety of individuals including customers/clients, the ability to work as an integral part of a team, ability to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust.
+ **Reasoning and decision-making -** The ability to understand, remember and follow verbal and written instructions, the ability to reason logically and make sound decisions.
+ **Comprehension -** The ability to complete tasks without direct supervision, the ability to simultaneously address multiple complete problems.
+ **Organizational skills -** Ability to multitask without loss of efficiency or accuracy, the ability to work and sustain attention with distractions and interruptions, the ability to perform in situations requiring speed, deadlines or productivity quotas.
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Fujifilm about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Fujifilm via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Fujifilm, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Fujifilm for this requisition and a valid agreement with Fujifilm is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Fujifilm agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
EEO Information
Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.
ADA Information
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([email protected]).
**Job Locations** _US-RI-North Kingstown_
**Posted Date** _1 week ago_ _(5/7/2025 5:00 PM)_
**_Requisition ID_** _2025-33552_
**_Category_** _R & D_
**_Company (Portal Searching)_** _FUJIFILM Electronic Materials U.S.A_
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