Senior Computational Chemist

Position Overview Who We Are

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc., is a global leader in chemical solutions which enable the semiconductor industry and the digital universe. We have an exciting opportunity at our Mesa, AZ facility for a Senior Computational Chemist!

With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe, Taiwan, China, Korea and Japan, local sales offices throughout the world and on-site applications support, FUJIFILM Electronic Materials supplies the world's top tier semiconductor manufacturers with a broad array of products and services used throughout the semiconductor manufacturing process.

The Senior Computational Chemist will expand our capabilities in simulation, informatics, and AI/machine learning for CMP and p-CMP processes. The specialist will play a vital role in developing and applying digital methods, data-driven models, and advanced analytics to address challenging problems faced by our customers in advanced nodes. As part of a multidisciplinary team, this role will help transform experimental and simulation data into actionable insights, enabling more efficient R&D, supporting technical innovation, and facilitating new product opportunities.

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A. fuels innovation in the semiconductor industry—where chemistry meets technology. Our advanced materials and formulations enable manufacturers to build the microchips that power Artificial Intelligence, computers, electric vehicles, smartphones, and more.

We’re a global business-to-business supplier of chemical formulations and advanced materials used for manufacturing and packaging semiconductors. Our chemical formulations allow top manufacturers to produce microchips that both power and connect our digital world. Think you’ve got what it takes to build a more connected world? Then connect with us today and challenge the boundaries of what’s possible—for the world and your future.

We have six U.S. manufacturing and Research & Development facilities, located in:
Mesa, Arizona;
Castroville, California;
Hollister, California;
Carrollton, Texas; and North Kingstown, Rhode Island—each offering unique local experiences, from vibrant cultural scenes to historic charm.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit:

• Develop, train, and validate AI/machine learning models for new slurry formulations and process prediction, focusing on physics-aware and hybrid models that incorporate physical laws and simulation outputs.

• Leverage computational methods (such as DFT, CFD, and DEM) in collaboration with simulation experts to integrate simulation data into AI/ML workflows and support process understanding.

• Work closely with computational chemists, process engineers, and formulation specialists, applying AI/ML, data analytics, and informatics to advance simulation and experimental efforts.

• Apply techniques from physics-informed machine learning (e.g., PINNs) and combine experimental, simulation, and empirical data for process optimization.

• Write and maintain Python scripts for data analysis, modeling, automation, and database integration.

• Use database management skills to handle large R&D datasets and connect models to data sources.

• Serve as a technical resource during customer-facing projects, providing expert support for AI and data-driven solutions.

• Communicate technical concepts and findings effectively to internal stakeholders, external customers, and non-technical audiences, including data visualization and reporting.

• Demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration, bridging communication between digital and experimental teams.

• Adapt to changing technical priorities and industry needs.

• Manage multiple R&D projects supporting customer needs, ensuring timely and high-quality completion.

• Support formulation and optimization of CMP slurries/PCMP cleaner using experimental and digital methods.

• Set goals, timelines, and milestones for…