Req No. 3787BR
Job Title PRINCIPAL PROCESS ENGINEER
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-AZ-Tempe
Organization US - Electronics/Electronics Tech
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an IMMEDIATE opening for an experienced Principal Process Engineer at its Tempe, AZ facility.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The DA Nano Process Engineer is responsible for developing, deploying, troubleshooting, improving and optimizing the processes, equipment, and analytical systems necessary to manufacture chemical-mechanical planarization slurries to the exacting and ever increasing standards of semiconductor manufacturing industry. This position will provide key technical support for development and commercial products throughout their life cycle, including improving their quality, consistency, and production cost, as well as participating in the resolution of customer quality issues or product performance excursions.

The incumbent will work in laboratory, pilot plant, and manufacturing settings supporting both DA Nano and our global manufacturing partners.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Take new product development data and/or small volume manufacturing (SVM) data and define the technology and manufacturing processes necessary to translate these products to full scale manufacturing.
• Conduct evaluations of proposed raw material sources and support the Supply Chain organization in establishing the SQC processes and specifications necessary to monitor and manage raw material quality.
• Provide process engineering support for the commissioning and start-up new equipment and/or production facilities
• Establish and implement process models and statistical process control schemes to monitor process inputs and outputs, and conduct designed experiments to and reduce the sources of process or product variability
• Support the Technology and Product Management teams in resolving customer quality issues and product performance excursions.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• A BS or MS in Chemical Engineering. A degree in other engineering disciplines may be considered if accompanied by direct experience in chemical manufacturing or chemical product development.
• A minimum of 4 years experience with at least 3 years direct experience with chemical manufacturing, chemical process engineering, or chemical product development.
• Demonstrated capability in process modeling and process troubleshooting
• Direct experience using Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE) to troubleshoot and/or improve chemical processes.
• Electronics industry experience is a plus
• Must be willing to travel (domestic and international) up to 50% of the time.

Air Products offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays/vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance, and 401K plans.

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. In fiscal 2009, Air Products had revenues of $8.3 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 18,900 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on the link - Visit our Career Center - and apply to Req #3787BR.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.

Air Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) where Diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided Domestic