Application Development Manager (Semiconductor Chemicals)

Key Responsibilities

• To serve as the technical expert for semiconductor processing chemistry products across the region.
• Work closely with the Sales team to identify target customers and support new business opportunities.
• To visit customers to understand their manufacturing processes, equipment, and technical requirements.
• Provide application support during product qualifications, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Recommend and optimize chemical solutions based on customer needs, laboratory evaluations, and process performance.
• Establish and manage the regional wafer processing and failure analysis laboratory, including equipment planning and capability enhancements.
• Develop and optimize semiconductor plating and wet process chemistries to improve product performance and reliability.
• Conduct product performance testing and coordinate validation activities with global technical teams.
• Support the localization of manufacturing by defining production specifications, operating procedures, quality standards, and release criteria.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to new product development.
• Build collaborations with universities, research institutes, and industry partners to strengthen technical capabilities and innovation.
• Lead and develop laboratory personnel while supporting future manufacturing capability expansion.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Semiconductor Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in semiconductor process chemistry, electroplating, wafer processing, or related wet chemical applications.
• Well verse in semiconductor manufacturing processes and customer qualification requirements.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot process issues and provide technical solutions in a customer-facing environment.