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Semiconductor Solvents Scientist

The individual selected for this position will lead research to develop and commercialize high purity solvents for the semiconductor industry and other applications supporting the Coatings & Inks business at Eastman.

Responsibilities:

• Work with global teams focused on high purity solvent development projects for a range of applications including etching, cleaning, planarization, and lithography processes.
• Apply deep understanding of the semiconductor industry to develop and refine new solvent products that meet requirements of end customers in photoresist, thinner, developer, and cleaner.
• Communicate with customers to determine fitness-for-use criteria for specific customer applications and work with cross-functional teams to increase solvent manufacturing efficiency.
• Identify knowledge gaps & design research efforts to develop new solvent product offerings.
• Network with cross functional teams across R&D, marketing, sales & manufacturing to develop products which can transition quickly from process development to commercial supply.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, engineering, and QC organizations during product scale up and commercialization.
• Develop technical literature to support new products or techniques.
• Serve as a technical expert on solvent physical properties and solvent polymer interactions.
• Serve as a resource for internal and external customers on market specific product and process technology.
• Establish peer level connect with customers and the industry technical community in order to maintain an up to date understanding of market dynamics, regulatory trends and competitive intellectual property.
• Support quality, health, and safety initiatives as they relate to formulation, material safety, and technical data sheets.
• Attend trade shows and technical conferences to align with market trends and establish strong connection to key customers and vendors.
• Travel to customers' sites to discover needs, match fitness for use characteristics with product offerings, and support new sales opportunities through qualification.
• Mentor and support development of technicians and other technical personnel.

Safety:

• Comply with all corporate, division, and group safety requirements.
• Demonstrate commitment to continual safety improvement and model good safety behaviors.

Communication:

• Engage with customers to understand needs and to establish Eastman's credibility as a reliable high quality supplier and development partner.
• Assess and communicate customer needs and project results to Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, Technology, and business partners, tailoring the communication to the audience.
• Document results accurately and in a timely manner using e-notebook, technical reports, and invention reports, as required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product commercialization, as required.

Qualifications:

• Masters or PhD in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, physics, or a related field required.
• At least 3 years of professional work experience in semiconductor front end process development or at least 5 years of combined academic and professional experience required.
• A track record of leading technical projects in semiconductor applications.
• Able to relocate to Kingsport, TN or Longview, TX.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a part of a cross-functional team.
• Work experience supplying to semiconductor fabricators is preferred.
• Experience qualifying solvent formulations for wafer cleaning is preferred.
• Experience with solvent manufacturing and purification processes is preferred.

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law. Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

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