Senior Application Engineer

Senior Application Engineer

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world's leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.

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The Senior Application Engineer Cleans position will be part of the Global Electronic Materials team and will be based in Hillsboro, Oregon, supporting the overall success of the Semiconductor Segment of the Electronic Materials business in North America. At BASF Electronic Materials, we uphold a relentless passion to innovate the future of electronics with our customers by equipping them with the essential solutions and technologies to continuously succeed in the competitive electronics industry.

BASF has been supplying electronic materials for more than 30 years. The experience we have earned and the chemical expertise we possess enables us to offer outstanding products and solutions to our customers. At BASF, we offer high purity and quality process chemicals and specialized solutions for semiconductors, flat panel displays, and lighting such as LED. With our team of passionate, dedicated experts from all facets of the industry fields working closely with our customers worldwide, we are steadfast in our philosophy to deliver the quality excellence, reliable services, and innovative solutions that exceed the highest standards.

The Senior Application Engineer will be responsible for product development activities in Advanced Cleans, Etching and Photo ancillaries (ACEP) area to support the business growth with key customers in US. The specific responsibilities are included but not limited as follows:

• Drive specialty chemical product offerings to deliver new business growth.
• Work with key customers to provide technical support, troubleshooting and fulfill application needs.
• Assess new applications for existing product portfolio and communicate with target customers with product offerings.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to support new technology development and speed up product commercialization.
• Conduct experiments with existing formulations/products/formulation development to secure new business.
• Responsible for the metrology method development: such as XRF, Ellipsometer, Film metric, SEM and 4-point probe, etc
• Support new equipment installation
• Support sample scale up, shipment and customer demo activities.
• Support needed site work

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Formula for Success

PhD degree in chemistry/Chemical Engineering/material science is preferred. More than 5 years of working experience in semiconductor industry. Experience working with key customers with specialty chemical development commercialization is preferred Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively within the organization is required. Effective communication skills to facilitate discussions with internal personnel and customers Able to operate in environment of frequently changing priorities A self-starter and ability to work independently are must Previous SEM experience is required

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