Inpria, a subsidiary of JSR Corporation, has an immediate opening for a Senior Staff Engineer - Lithography based in Corvallis, OR.  We seek an enthusiastic and conscientious candidate to join our diverse and talented R&D team as we extend the limits of EUV Lithography. This position carries responsibilities for analyzing lithographic data, communicating ongoing material development progress with customers, and coordinating experiments with chemists and engineers to guide photoresist development and supporting customer needs. In our collegial, science-focused R&D team, technical growth and new skill development are a key part of our innovation DNA.  At Inpria, your expertise in lithography and materials engineering can help deliver advanced materials to our customers, extend Moore’s Law, and provide exciting career growth opportunities in a dynamic global industry.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute established data analysis protocols to parameterize and intelligently summarize large lithographic data sets
• Communicate internal experiment results clearly and regularly in support of R&D and customer-specific application goals
• Coordinate and design effective on-wafer experiments with the R&D Chemistry team in Corvallis and Applications team at IMEC in Belgium
• Support photoresist chemists with lithographic data analysis and interpretation
• Support customer team to achieve material performance targets at customers through communication of internal material development progress
• Develop new metrology or data analysis workflows to better elucidate material differences and guide strategic decision-making on specific applications
• Perform rigorous statistical analysis to extract meaningful insights and validate experimental results to support R&D and customer objectives
• Respond dynamically to customer needs and emerging applications

Key Qualifications:

• M.S or Ph.D. in chemistry, physics, materials science, engineering or related discipline
• Active and effective verbal, written, and electronic communication skills in English
• Semiconductors, photolithography, or thin films knowledge, and experience in a research setting is a plus
• Knowledge of statistics and statistical comparison tests and their applicability
• Experience in analyzing and interpreting large, complex data sets
• Proficiency in scientific programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R, or similar)
• Knowledge of design-of-experiments (DOE) principles and the ability to apply them effectively is a plus
• Knowledge of fab logistics, track and scanner operation strongly preferred
• Experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment is a plus
• Teamwork skills to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative research environment with lab and fab personnel

Physical Demands:

• Ability to wear standard PPE in areas that require it
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Physical ability to use keyboard and mouse for computer data analysis and presentation
• The ability to attend early morning or evening meetings to communicate with international colleagues or attend customer meetings

Compensation and Benefits:

Inpria offers competitive compensation including bonus and an excellent benefits package:

• Group health, dental, and vision insurance with family coverage
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401k plan with matching contributions
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

About Inpria:

Inpria Corporation is the world leader in metal oxide photoresist design, development, and manufacturing.  Inpria’s EUV photoresists enable semiconductor manufacturers to realize the full potential of EUV lithography.

Nestled against the foothills of the coast range, Corvallis, OR is consistently ranked among the most livable and family-friendly towns in the country, offering excellent outdoor recreation activities in the nearby Cascade Mountains and Oregon coast.

Inpria is an equal opportunity employer.  At Inpria, we recognize that innovation and problem solving are enhanced through diversity of thought.  Inpria is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment where employees can feel respected, valued, and empowered. We embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to our workplace.

Learn more at www.inpria.com/#careers.