This job is located on Hemlock, MIAt Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people's lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology. Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States. HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low-carbon, digital world.Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips - the brains behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable. HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers. In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.We're also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry. HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions. The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low-carbon solar panels. These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,350 employees and contractors. Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team. At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.High level summary of jobThe Analytical Chemist / Metrology Specialist enhances company operations by serving as a subject matter expert in analytical technologies, including ICPMS, GC, Photoluminescence, Titration methods and Carbon testing. Proactively improves instrumentation and methods, ensuring their continual availability for testing purposes. Leads the development and implementation of cost reduction initiatives related to all product conformance measuring activities within the organization.Essential functions of the job
- Develop scientific expertise in the manufacturing processes with a rigorous technical understanding of the impact of the metrology systems on the critical steps and causal relationships. (e.g., Ultrasensitive Detection Of Dopants And Trace Metals, Separation Science, Statistical Treatment of Data, Hypothesis Testing, Knowledge Of Cleanroom Theory And Operation, Sampling Science, Silicon Spectroscopy, Electrical Characterization Of Semiconductors With Focus On The Effect Of Impurities, Etch Chemistry, Digestion Methods, Standards And Calibrations, Basic Knowledge Of Silicon Chemistry)
- Serve as a metrology-subject matter expert to support the resolution of current technological challenges and to project these solutions for the future.
- Understand and have a superior capability in using models, data analytics, data manipulation, and experimental design in the construction of quality technical efforts.
- Document the technical issues and solutions in an archival form to be a definitive source of long term, retrievable knowledge.
- Organize, execute, and document events on the measurement system analysis schedule.
- Supporting QA production testing in troubleshooting, occasionally during off hours.
Additional Duties/Responsibilities
- Lab Coordinators - Safety
- Project Work/Participation such as:
- Use change management for new or modified methods and instruments.
- Leading small teams to accomplish project goals.
- Serve as a technical project leader for capital projects.
- Participate on Six Sigma Projects or as a RCI member.
- Act as a technical expert to Manufacturing to address acute and tactical problems.
- Working with QA testing to minimize project impacts to product testing.
Skills
- Pro-active / Ownership / Action Oriented
- Ability to manage changing priorities.
- Technical Project Management
- Thinks Strategically
- Cultivates Innovation
- Plans and Aligns Work
- Communicates Effectively
- Manages Complexity
Behaviors
- Data Driven
- Effective Project Leader
- Reliable and Effective Team Member
- Mentors others
- Self Motivated
- Strong Sense of Ownership
- Innovative & Curious
Education Requirements
- BS with five years industrial experience
- An MS with three years of industrial experience and/or Ph.D. is highly preferred.
- Expertise in ICP-MS, titration, and ultra-trace detection is preferred
Hiring Manager:Vasge ShamamianHSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at:989.###.####or email your request to...@hscpoly.comAll qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.