Research & Development Technician

Research & Development Technician POSITION SUMMARY The Research & Development Technician will assist researchers in the development and testing of new abrasives and polishing compounds. Using wafer processing equipment and other tools, the technician will perform tests, collect and analyze data and provide information and reports for ongoing research of new products. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Responsible for operating baseline metrology and production equipment including ability to test and qualify new product by using polishing equipment and metrology in a clean room environment.
• Understanding of how to handle and manage hazardous waste and regulate chemical products to ensure environmental, governmental, work-site rules and regulations are followed.
• Follow procedures/recipes for lab and customer samples. Write reports detailing procedures, outcomes and observations and be able to communicate the performance of the data using supporting statistical evaluations.
• Must have experience working with hand tools, meters and other related tools. This includes maintaining the equipment logs for operations and services.
• Document work using data acquisition and other resources to summarize collected data for basic statistical analysis.
• Completes all other duties as assigned. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s) Accountability Accepts responsibility and accounts for their actions. Accuracy Performs work accurately and thoroughly. Analytical Skills Ability to use critical thinking and reasoning to solve a problem. Deductive Reasoning Applies principles of logical / scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Detail Oriented Pays attention to the minute details of a project or task.

Initiative Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Intrapersonal Skills Ability to work effectively with all levels of people. Organized Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Oral Communication Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Problem Solving Ability to find a solution for or deal proactively with work-related problems.

Research Skills Ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective and critical investigation. Safety Awareness Identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety. Technical Aptitude Ability to comprehend technical topics and specialized information. Time Management Utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Working Under Pressure Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations. Written Communication Ability to clearly and concisely communicate using the written word.

SKILLS & ABILITIES Education Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study:
Chemistry or related science. Experience 1-3 years experience in a related field or similar work. Experience in slurry production and or chemical mechanical planarization process highly desired. Experience working in a lab, clean room or with equipment/tools (SEM, SP1, blanket wafer inspection tool, AIT III wafer inspection tool, or Ebara polisher), conducting, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs. Some familiarity with defect inspection equipment, polishers, polishing and possess basic chemistry skills.

Performing dilution calculations is preferred. Experience working with hand tools, meters and other related tools. Computer Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. JMP, Statistica or other statistical software experience preferred. Certifications & Licenses Other Requirements Excellent communication, leadership, and team skills required. Must complete Handling Hazardous Waste Training. PHYSICAL DEMANDS N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) Frequently:
Stand, walk, sit, manually manipulate.…