Product Development Engineer

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Active Full-Time Exton, PA, US

10 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

AGC Chemicals Americas (AGCCA) is a global subsidiary of AGC Inc., a multinational corporation and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of glass, electronic displays, and chemical products. Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, including a state-of-the-art technology center, AGC Chemicals Americas maintains manufacturing operations in nearby Thorndale, Pennsylvania, a satellite sales office in Sao Paulo, Brazil and warehouses located throughout North America.

AGCCA provides you with the opportunity to collaborate with great people. As part of a global company, you will gain important international perspective and will be part of a network of thousands of colleagues worldwide while enjoying the small-company environment where you can see the impact of the company's success.

This position leads the development of AGC-owned application-level FFKM capability for semiconductor applications. The role is responsible for enabling OEM specification-in by generating application-relevant performance data, bridging polymer science with seal performance, and supporting strategic go-to-market execution. This role moves beyond traditional technical service by creating new internal capabilities critical to long-term growth in semiconductor markets.

Essential Functions:

• Lead development of seal-relevant FFKM application data including compression set, plasma resistance, cryogenic behavior, and thermal limits
• Translate material properties into application-level performance evidence for semiconductor OEM evaluation
• Develop and optimize FFKM compound formulations, including mixing, milling, molding, and cure processes
• Bridge laboratory development work to manufacturing feasibility and scalability
• Serve as technical lead for semiconductor OEM and seal manufacturer engagements supporting new platform qualification
• Translate laboratory results into customer-facing technical narratives supporting specification-in
• Act as primary technical interface between global R&D (Japan), Exton application teams, and commercial teams
• Define standards for market-ready application data and internal testing methodologies
• identify and execute development programs aligned with semiconductor go-to-market strategy
• Develop and deliver technical presentations and publications for targeted industry trade shows, conferences, and webinars, and support technical reviews for prospective, new, and existing customers
• Contribute to long-term capability development and knowledge transfer across adjacent application areas
• May supervise technicians or junior engineers, with primary focus on technical leadership rather than people management

Skills and

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in elastomer or high-performance polymer applications.
• Hands-on experience with elastomer compounding and molding processes
• Strong experimental and problem-solving skills in applied materials development
• Practical understanding of fillers, cure systems, and processing trade-offs
• Ability to connect material properties to processing behavior and application performance
• Experience bridging laboratory work to real-world manufacturing and application constraints
• Capability to independently design, execute, and interpret experimental programs
• Ability to operate laboratory and pilot-scale equipment

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of being stationary at a desk and working on a computer and various office equipment and in a…