R&D Engineer/Scientist

Company: MEMC LLC.Location: St. Peters, MO, USA: SOI R&D group is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to join our dedicated R&D team. This position drives technical breakthroughs by bridging the gap between theoretical research and real-world application. As a key member of the R&D team, the Research Scientist plays a vital role in shaping the next generation of proprietary technology and ensuring the successful transition of research into production.Primary Responsibilities:· Ownership of end-to-end research projects, spanning from initial experimental design to final validation and implementation.· Close partnership with Manufacturing teams to translate R&D developments into scalable, robust production processes.· Interpretation of complex datasets to uncover insights, solve technical challenges, optimize existing processes, and develop new products.· Engagement with engineering and product teams to ensure research findings align with business and operational requirements.· Maintenance of rigorous documentation regarding research methodologies and outcomes to ensure compliance and effective knowledge transfer.· Monitoring of emerging technologies and contributing to the company’s intellectual property portfolio.Regulatory Requirement (Export Controls)· This position involves work subject to U.S. government export control regulations. Eligibility for this role is restricted to U.S. Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders).Skills & Experience· Ph.D. in Physics, Materials Science, or an Engineering discipline. An equivalent combination of education and professional work experience will be considered.· Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in semiconductor or high-volume silicon wafer manufacturing.· Extensive experience in cleanroom environments and semiconductor fabrication processes.· Strong background in chemical-mechanical polishing, high-temperature oxidation, annealing, epitaxy, or ion implantation. Direct experience in wafer bonding technologies is highly desirable.· Proficiency in semiconductor metrology equipment and analytical techniques.· Demonstrated experience with DOE, SPC, FMEA, and the development of control plans.· Hands-on familiarity with semiconductor fabrication equipment and process troubleshooting.· Proven ability to thrive in a multi-functional team environment, bridging the gap between R&D initiatives and manufacturing operations.· Capacity to work effectively with minimal supervision and demonstrate creative problem-solving on complex, ambiguous technical tasks.Pay: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per yearBenefits:401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountPaid time offVision insuranceWork Location: In person