R&D Chemical Engineer

Job Description

TOK America - A Subsidiary of Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd.

We are looking for highly energized candidates who share TOK America’s commitment to operational excellence and its unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction.

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
  
  

Title: R&D Chemical Engineer

Department: Research and Development

Status: Exempt (Salary)

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

Summary

Function: To safely and efficiently conduct critical testing of prototype products, development samples, and raw materials in a lab setting, and/or clean room environment, while strictly adhering to established standard operating procedures and company policies.

Education

• Chemical Engineer must have a B.A. or B.S. in chemistry, physics, materials science, electronics, or relevant education.
• M.S. degree in chemistry, physics, materials science, electronics, or relevant education is a plus.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of working experience in basic chemistry or 1 year working experience in basic chemistry with M.S. degree and/or higher.
• Practical working knowledge of requirements for scale-up and manufacturing of new chemical products and processes is a plus.
• Previous laboratory experience and demonstrated understanding of concepts related to product development is a plus.
• Software proficiency in MS Office, Adobe/Foxit.
• 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.
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• 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).
• Conducts research and development of a specific formulation which meets the customer requirements.
• Solves complex technical problems and recommends solutions.
• Tests and analyses new formulations and/or raw materials on the customer wafers using analytical and performance equipment/instrument.
• Establishes test methods for correlation with customer results.
• Conduct performance demonstrations of new formulation with or without customer attendance at laboratory.
• Documents and reports both internal and external technical data.
• Reads and interprets patents, research articles, and developing documentation.
• Communicates and collaborates with Research and Development team in TOK-Japan for aforementioned work.
• Participates in external technical meeting with customer if necessary.
• Obtains necessary data and documentation for scaling lab-level prototypes to mid/high volume manufacturing.
• Creates documentation for chemicals for inventory and waste generated after testing or processing.
• Provides custom manufacturing of chemical solutions for customers and internal evaluations.
• Sets up lab instrument and equipment if necessary.
• Provides support for the troubleshooting and maintenance for analytical and lab equipment and notifies the tool owner on any equipment repairs and malfunctions.
• Conducts evaluation of new equipment and establishes the standards.
• Assists in operations for new projects.
• Pursues activities for continuous improvement related to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Performs other related duties related to the smooth operation of the facility as required, including cleaning and housekeeping.
• Assists in shipping management of samples and/or products.
  
  

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.

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.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification.

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Direct applicants only. Recruiters please don't contact this job post. Do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $84,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Stock options
• Vision insurance
  
  

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
  
  

Application Question(s)

• Are you available to work Monday-Friday 8am-5pm?
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's (Required)
  
  

Experience

• Chemistry: 2 years (Preferred)
  
  

Ability To Commute

• Hillsboro, OR 97124 (Required)
  
  

Ability To Relocate

• Hillsboro, OR 97124: Relocate before starting work (Required)
  
  

Work Location: In person