This job is located in Hemlock, MI.
As the largest producer of high-purity polysilicon in the United States, Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) draws on the talents of nearly 1,200 employees and contractors to provide the material critical to two high-tech, high-growth industries: electronics and solar energy. And we’re always looking to recruit top talent to our community-oriented company.
HSC has a high-performance culture where talent and hard work matter. We value the unique perspectives, educational background, experiences, and ways of thinking of all of our employees.
HSC offers a complete benefits package that includes medical, vision and dental insurance, vacation, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.
Summary
The Material Scientist Specialist will deliver sustainable, cost reduction, quality enhancement and yield improvement through deep understanding of critical silicon surface chemistries primarily employed in the company in Testing, Finishing, and Chemical Operations.
Acts in accordance with the S&T Mission:
- We collaboratively listen, observe, and investigate key technologies using analytics to drive decision making with integrity and scientific rigor.
- We drive continuous improvement and create best in class technology exceeding tomorrow's market needs and delivering sustainable business growth for our stakeholders and our customers.
Essential Functions
Key Accountabilities: Silicon Interfacial Chemistry
- Develop scientific expertise and rigorous understanding of gas phase and liquid silicon interfacial chemistry. Application in this foundational knowledge base will impact causal relationships regarding chlorosilane production in direct chlorination and hydrochlorination unit operations, as well as acid etching of surface impurities and removal of surface metals using anionic surfactant chemistry.
- Understand and have a superior capability in the use of data analytics, data manipulation, and experimental design in the construction of quality technical efforts.
- Serve as subject matter experts to assist in the resolution of current technical challenges and to project these solutions for the future.
- Documentation of the technical issues and solutions in archival form to be a definitive source of long term, retrievable knowledge.
Additional Responsibilities
- Lead small project teams to accomplish project goals.
- Serve as a technical project leader for capital projects.
- Assist Process Engineering with technology transfer into high volume manufacturing.
- Participate on Six Sigma Projects or as a RCI member. Act as technical expert to Manufacturing to address acute and tactical problems.
- Participate in discussions with customers.
Hiring Manager: Vasgen Shamamian
HSC 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.
