Product Development Engineer

Job TitleThis position leads the development of AGC-owned application-level FFKM capability for semiconductor applications.AGCCA provides you with the opportunity to collaborate with great people. As part of a global company, you will gain important international perspective and will be part of a network of thousands of colleagues worldwide while enjoying the small-company environment where you can see the impact of the company's success.Essential Functions:Lead development of seal-relevant FFKM application data including compression set, plasma resistance, cryogenic behavior, and thermal limitsTranslate material properties into application-level performance evidence for semiconductor OEM evaluationDevelop and optimize FFKM compound formulations, including mixing, milling, molding, and cure processesBridge laboratory development work to manufacturing feasibility and scalabilityServe as technical lead for semiconductor OEM and seal manufacturer engagements supporting new platform qualificationTranslate laboratory results into customer-facing technical narratives supporting specification-inAct as primary technical interface between global R&D (Japan), Exton application teams, and commercial teamsDefine standards for market-ready application data and internal testing methodologiesIdentify and execute development programs aligned with semiconductor go-to-market strategyDevelop and deliver technical presentations and publications for targeted industry trade shows, conferences, and webinars, and support technical reviews for prospective, new, and existing customersContribute to long-term capability development and knowledge transfer across adjacent application areasMay supervise technicians or junior engineers, with primary focus on technical leadership rather than people managementSkills 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 processesStrong experimental and problem-solving skills in applied materials developmentPractical understanding of fillers, cure systems, and processing trade-offsAbility to connect material properties to processing behavior and application performanceExperience bridging laboratory work to real-world manufacturing and application constraintsCapability to independently design, execute, and interpret experimental programsAbility to operate laboratory and pilot-scale equipmentPhysical Requirements:Prolonged periods of being stationary at a desk and working on a computer and various office equipment and in a laboratory environmentAbility to navigate various locations and settings of the company, including traveling from one worksite to another.Occasional travel to customer and manufacturing sites.AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.This policy applies to all aspects of employment such as hiring, recruiting, and promotion. Hiring decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs.Please note: This position does not support immigration sponsorship