About this role
About the role
The Chemical & Slurry Engineer will be responsible for design, operation, and reliability of process chemical and slurry delivery systems that support wafer fabrication. This includes bulk and specialty chemicals, CMP slurry blending/distribution, storage, and supply systems. The engineer will ensure continuous uptime, compliance with EH&S standards, and provide technical support for fab expansions and new tool installations.
Key Responsibility
Chemical & Slurry System Operations
- Operate and maintain bulk/specialty chemical delivery systems, slurry distribution units, mixing/blending stations, storage tanks, pumps, and valves.
- Ensure uninterrupted supply of acids, bases, solvents, and CMP slurries to wafer processing tools.
- Monitor system parameters (flow, pressure, purity, pH, particle stability) to maintain chemical and slurry quality.
- Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure high uptime.
Engineering & Project Support
Support installation, commissioning, and qualification of new chemical and slurry systems for fab expansion.
- Develop engineering documentation (P&IDs, equipment specifications, SOPs, MOC).
- Collaborate with tool hook-up teams to integrate process equipment with slurry and chemical supply systems.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with SEMI, NFPA, FM Global, and local EHS regulations.
- Conduct risk assessments, HAZOP studies, and chemical hazard analyses.
- Implement safe handling, spill containment, and waste disposal practices for hazardous chemicals and slurries.
Reliability & Continuous Improvement
- Troubleshoot system issues related to contamination, flow restrictions, or slurry stability.
- Optimize slurry blending, filtration, and delivery processes to reduce cost and improve performance.
- Monitor KPIs (purity, uptime, chemical usage) and drive continuous improvement.
Collaboration & Leadership
- Partner with process engineering, EHS, and vendors to ensure system readiness.
- Provide technical training and guidance to technicians and operators.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline.
- 3–10 years’ experience in chemical/slurry systems within semiconductor fab, chemical facility, or CMP operations.
- Strong knowledge of slurry blending, filtration, stability control, and chemical distribution systems.
- Hands-on experience with SCADA/DCS systems and process monitoring tools.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with root cause analysis experience.
Additional Technical Requirements
- Experience in CMP (Chemical Mechanical Planarization) slurry systems.
- Familiarity with SEMI standards, ISO, and Process Safety Management (PSM).
- Vendor and contractor management for slurry/chemical system projects.