Product Development Engineer
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Develop FFKM elastomer compounds and application data to qualify seals with semiconductor OEMs.
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Why it is interesting. Link FFKM compound formulation directly to semiconductor seal qualification, working with global R&D in Japan.
Might not be for you. Requires 8+ years of elastomer experience, so not suited to early-career applicants.
Core polymer role:Develop and optimize FFKM compound formulations, including mixing, milling, molding, and cure processes; compression set, plasma resistance testing
- Seniority
- Senior
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- BS
- Experience
- 8+ yrs
- Industry
- Semiconductor
- Role
- Product Development
Role details
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 laboratory environment
Ability to navigate various locations and settings of the company, including traveling from one worksite to another.
Occasional travel to customer and manufacturing sites.
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