Systems Engineer 6 - Chemical Engineering
Core
Senior Chemical/Materials Engineer leading system-level engineering for semiconductor etch equipment, focusing on chemistry, materials compatibility, and chemical risk.
Role type
Senior IC Chemical/Materials Systems Engineer
Builds
Semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment (etch modules)
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment / Chemical Engineering
Required skills
Physical chemistry, thermodynamics, material compatibility, corrosion science, failure analysis, chemical risk assessment, gas safety, regulatory compliance, system architecture, requirements definition, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Experience with new chemistry introduction, structured risk assessment, mentoring engineers
Technologies
Semiconductor process gases, wetted materials, cooling fluids, etch equipment subsystems
Responsibilities
Evaluate impact of process gases and materials on product performance and safety; Analyze chemical interactions to identify technical risks; Translate chemical behavior into engineering requirements and verification plans; Develop material selection and qualification strategies; Lead failure analysis investigations (corrosion, contamination, degradation); Support product development programs with chemistry expertise; Mentor engineers on systems engineering practices