Principal Technical Specialist

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The Principal Technical Specialist is responsible for providing technical support to US Microelectronics customers in the southwest region in support of achieving Sales targets. You will use your acquired experience and knowledge of the semiconductor industry to be the technical leg of a triad, that includes Marketing and Sales. Together you will work with our customers to recommend or develop filtration solutions that meet their process requirements, solve technical issues, present filter application performance data, coordinate technical review meetings, conduct filtration seminars, and obtain technical voice-of-customer (VoC) about filtration technologies. The position gives you the opportunities to grow and learn in this fast-paced and challenging industry.

This position is part of the technical support team in MicroE Scientific and Lab Services. While this position is remote, we have a preference for candidates who are based in Texas or Arizona.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead and manage the testing plans and technical projects to achieve business goals. Develop and recommend appropriate filtration processes for various applications (Wet Cleans, Photolithography, CMP, UPW, etch, etc) with minimum guidance.
• Independently solve challenging and complicated customer issues through implementing innovative solutions. Use innovative ways to generate deep understanding of a filtration phenomenon or a customer issue. Apply the learnings to the future work.
• Write and present technical reports to convey complicated and difficult technical messages to internal and external stakeholders in concise and clear ways.
• Collect and report VOC about filter performance gaps and requirements for next generation processes. Promote and report the results of prototype filter evaluations.
• Work with global sales, marketing, R&D and engineering teams.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• B.S., M.S., Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics or Materials Science.
• A minimum of 10 years (8 years for M.S. or 5 years for Ph.D.) of scientific and engineering experience in Micro‐ electronics or Semiconductor Industry (either processes, e.g, in IDM & OEM, and/or Materials).
• Knowledge of a process module (Photolithography, Wet Etch/Cleans, Dry Etch, CMP) in the semiconductor manufacturing process.
• Understanding of on-wafer defect and material characterization techniques.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Requires 10-50% travel nationally.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Requirements:

• Working knowledge of or experience in filtration for Microelectronics related materials or processes
• Experience working directly with customers
• Located in Southwest region.

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At Pall we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Pall can provide.

The salary range for this role is between $115K-$140K US