Production Engineer (Limited Duration)

Inpria, a subsidiary of JSR Corporation, has an immediate opening for a limited duration Production Engineer I based in Corvallis, OR. This position will end no later than March 2028 unless extended. You will join our diverse team of talent and contribute to our Pilot and High Volume Manufacturing Operations teams by supporting and developing the manufacturing processes required for production of our EUV photoresists. Your experience in handling high-purity chemicals, quality management systems, and knowledge of analytical metrology tool sets will help fuel our company’s growth, support our key customers, and provide you with opportunities to expand your career.

Production Engineer Primary Responsibilities:

• Own formulating frequent, repeatable EUV photoresist batches on our Pilot and HVM production lines for worldwide customer delivery
• Maintain flexibility to support and streamline standard and non-standard formulation production runs
• Perform hands-on analytical measurements of in-process samples and other simple wet-bench chemistry, including use of laboratory fume hoods and inert gloveboxes
• Communicate and engage with a diverse team of chemists, engineers, and technicians
• Document data and ensure data integrity, demonstrating good lab book practices and quality control metrics
• Analyze data using statistical control methods, respond to process deviations, and report findings to relevant teams
• Conduct experiments on incoming materials to maintain supply assurance
• Create and update controlled documentation of each process step
• Improve data tracking protocols, including quality control metrics
• Qualify changes in coordination with management, equipment, and quality groups
• Use quality management systems to escalate process deviations to material review board
• Develop and update process and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) and work with equipment engineers to ensure capital projects fulfil Inpria’s scale-up needs
• Establish Theory of Operation based on P&ID and work with engineering to implement controls
• Develop control plans to enable programmable control of equipment
• Collaborate with MES support team on implementing MES interface with Pilot production line
• Create and modify equipment with logic controllers and enable recipe control through control systems
• Work with other engineers to develop, construct, and modify equipment to enable experiments or batch production
• Work in cleanroom environments and practice clean handling procedures to minimize contamination
• Provide evening and/or weekend engineering support, pending business needs

Production Engineer Key Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent through experience
• Up to3 years experience is preferred
• Demonstration of active and effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Well organized, flexible, enthusiastic, and eager to learn
• Experience with high-purity chemical handling in air-free environments is a plus
• Knowledge of lithographic materials is a plus
• Experience with PLCs and HMIs is a plus
• Experience with JMP or statistical data analysis is beneficial
• Self-driven and proactive in achieving goals
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without the need for employer sponsorship
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug test

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 30lbs from floor to countertop
• Ability to lift 20lbs overhead
• Ability to use a glovebox with thick rubber gloves to accurately pour, pipet, mix and handle chemicals in small bottles
• Ability to wear standard cleanroom attire
• Ability to wear standard PPE
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to use a keyboard and mouse for computer data entry and/or analysis, and presenting data

Compensation and Benefits:

Inpria offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, including health insurance and 401k match.

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.

Learn more at www.inpria.com.