Customer Applications Specialist

<p>We're seeking a skilled and motivated CMP Slurry Application Specialist to support the development, qualification, and integration of CMP slurry in advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes. This role involves close collaboration with customer, R&D and manufacturing team to ensure the performance and reliability of slurry solutions across various nodes and applications (e.g., Cu, barrier, oxide, tungsten).</p><p> </p><p>Your Role:</p><ol start="1" type="1"><li>Act as primary technical interface between customers and internal teams for slurry-related inquiries and projects</li><li>Support the evaluation, qualification, and troubleshooting of CMP slurry products at customer site.</li><li>Conduct on-site process optimization, DOE, and data analysis to improve performance metrics such as removal rate, defectivity, selectivity and cost-of-ownership etc.</li><li>Provide detailed technical feedback to R&D for product improvement and new product defelopment.</li><li>Develop application documentation, technical reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Support failure analysis, root cause investigations, and technical issue resolution.</li><li>Monitor industry trends and customer roadmaps to support slurry development aligned with market needs. </li></ol><p>Who You Are:</p><ol start="1" type="1"><li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related discipline.</li><li>5-10+ years of experience in CMP process or slurry development/application in semiconductor</li><li>Familiarty with various CMP consumables (slurry, pad, conditioner) and integration challenges.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; hands-on experience with metrology tools (e.g., SEM, AFM, defect inspection, profilometry) is a plus.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective customer interaction. </li></ol>