CHEMICAL PROCESS SPECIALIST
Pibond · Espoo, Finland
Would you like to have a job that has an impact on the daily life of millions of people? PiBond is a rapidly growing company that develops the most innovative materials that are used in microelectronics. As part of our R&D team your contribution may revolutionize the industry and products you have helped create end up in devices used for example in processors or memories in phones and computers, or in automotive cameras and displays. In this way, your work may eventually affect the daily lives of millions. Join us as we are growing into a major player in one of the fastest growing industries in the world.
Description
We are looking for a Chemical Process Specialist to develop, scale up and support manufacturing processes for high-purity materials used in microelectronics. In this hands-on role, you will bridge R&D and production by turning laboratory-scale processes into safe, robust and reproducible pilot- and production-scale operations. You will take technical ownership of process equipment and improvement projects, working closely with R&D, production, quality and external equipment suppliers. To succeed in this role, you should have a practical approach to problem-solving and enjoy taking projects from concept to implementation.
Your tasks will include:
- Lead the scale-up and transfer of polymerization processes from laboratory to pilot and production scale.
- Develop, optimize and troubleshoot polymer purification processes, including precipitation, filtration, washing, solvent exchange and solvent handling.
- Define requirements for process equipment and coordinate supplier selection, procurement, installation and commissioning of reactors, filters, pumps and associated systems.
- Plan and perform equipment qualification, process trials and cleaning or contamination-control studies.
- Prepare and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), operating instructions, process documentation and preventive maintenance plans.
- Provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing, including troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, process improvements and operator training.
- Define and monitor critical process parameters, and use process and analytical data to improve product quality, consistency and efficiency.
- Evaluate process safety, equipment compatibility and operating risks together with relevant technical and safety personnel.
- Collaborate with R&D, production and quality teams to introduce new processes and support reliable routine manufacturing.
- Coordinate technical projects and communicate with equipment suppliers, external partners and international manufacturing sites.
Desired skills and abilities:
- MSc in chemical engineering, process engineering, chemistry or a related technical field.
- Practical experience in chemical process development, scale-up, pilot-scale operations or industrial manufacturing.
- Understanding of chemical unit operations such as mixing, pumping, filtration, separation, distillation and temperature control.
- Ability to take responsibility for technical projects, from defining requirements to testing and implementation.
- Systematic approach to process troubleshooting, experimental work and analysis of process data.
- Good understanding of safe chemical handling and process safety principles.
- Strong technical documentation skills, including operating instructions, test plans and reports.
- Good collaboration, problem-solving and communication skills, including professional English.
- Ability to work independently and manage changing priorities in both laboratory and production environments.
Preferred experience:
- Experience with polymers, solvents, high-viscosity liquids, precipitation, filtration or other purification methods.
- Experience in process equipment design, commissioning, qualification, or instrumentation.
- Familiarity with high-purity manufacturing, contamination control, trace-metal analysis or semiconductor materials.
- Experience collaborating with international equipment suppliers or manufacturing sites.
We offer:
- Rewarding and challenging position with real possibilities to create enabling materials for next generation semiconductors and displays.
- Supportive colleagues and an international business environment.
- A great opportunity to be a part of one of the fastest growing companies in its field.
- Excellent career development opportunities.
- Dynamic atmosphere and inspirational lean organization.
- An employer who invests in wellbeing of its employees.
Pibond is a rapidly growing innovator of materials used in the semiconductor industry. We specialize in the development and production of advanced organic, silicon and metal oxide polymers, and proprietary monomers for these. Pibond is committed to world-class manufacturing operations with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certified management system. Our team consists of personnel with decades of experience in developing new innovative materials, scaling these up to reproducible processes and manufacturing our products at the highest quality. Company’s mission is to ensure the success of our customers and their products through consistently innovative materials and superior service.