Senior Particle Chemist

Position Overview

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 Particle 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 Particle Chemist will primarily focus on silica particle synthesis and surface modification, dedicating significant effort to developing and optimizing particle fabrication processes. This includes designing, synthesizing, and tailoring silica particles with precise control over size, morphology, and surface properties to meet stringent performance requirements. Additionally, the role involves leading the development of BEOL slurry and buff chemical formulations, driving innovation through fundamental and mechanistic studies to enhance formulation performance and reliability.

The candidate will apply deep scientific expertise to support emerging materials and next-generation technology development, solving complex challenges to ensure advanced CMP solutions align with evolving industry demands and contribute to the successful commercialization of cutting-edge semiconductor processes.

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:

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Lead the design, synthesis, and surface modification of silica particles to achieve precise control over their size, morphology, and functional properties for advanced semiconductor applications.
• Develop innovative BEOL CMP slurry and buff chemical formulations aligned with customer requirements and semiconductor technology node specifications.
• Conduct fundamental and mechanistic studies to understand interactions between slurry chemistries and dielectric/metal films, enhancing formulation performance.
• Design and refine methodologies for slurry formulation development and optimization, ensuring reliability and effectiveness.
• Apply expertise in organic/inorganic chemistry, electrochemistry, interfacial chemistry, corrosion inhibitors, and surfactants to achieve desired polishing outcomes.
• Support emerging materials and next-generation technology development through…