Chemical Engineer - Japanese Bilingual

Industry: Semiconductor Materials / Chemical Manufacturing

Location: Hillsboro, OR (On-site)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% company-paid for employee, 70% for dependents)
• 401(k) with company Safe Harbor match (up to 4%)
• Short- and long-term disability, life insurance (company-paid)
• Global Employee Share Ownership Incentive Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program etc.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in basic chemistry (experience with scale‑up and manufacturing of new chemical products is a plus)
• Bilingual in English and Japanese (both oral and written)
• Experience in materials characterization (e.g., XPS, SEM, TEM/STEM, EDS, XRF, ellipsometer, goniometer) preferred
• Comfortable handling hazardous chemicals and following strict safety procedures
• Strong communication, time management, and teamwork skills

Physical/Work Requirements:

• Ability to work in lab or cleanroom environment while wearing PPE
• May involve lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods
• Must be alert to potential hazards and capable of safe chemical handling

Responsibilities:

• Research and develop advanced chemical materials for semiconductor surface preparation and cleaning technologies
• Conduct experiments and analyze results using lab instruments and analytical tools
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and communicate findings to internal and external partners
• Collaborate with global R&D teams to transfer insights into scalable production processes
• Support ISO 9001/14001 continuous improvement activities and safe lab practices
• Assist in chemical inventory, equipment setup, and maintenance tasks

This job description is not exhaustive and may be updated as needed.