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Are you looking for an exciting career in the semiconductor industry? Semiconductors are the key evolving components in the industry today. HORIBA has kept its sights keenly focused on this micro world and provides rewarding careers in Sales and Marketing, Research and Development, Production, and Operations.

HORIBA Semiconductor's proprietary analysis technology is fully demonstrated in a wide range of fields - semiconductors, medicine, environment, science, and engine measurements. In high-tech industries like semiconductor manufacturing, HORIBA provides an extensive selection of process monitors for integration into manufacturing lines that aid the safe production of high-performance devices.

The HORIBA Group of worldwide companies provides an extensive array of instruments and systems for applications ranging from automotive R&D, process and environmental monitoring, in-vitro medical diagnostics, semiconductor manufacturing and metrology, to a broad range of scientific R&D and QC measurements. Proven quality and trustworthy performance have established widespread confidence in the HORIBA Brand.

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Our North American Semiconductor group is searching for an experienced R&D Engineer - Liquid Vapors to design and conduct experiments involving semiconductor process chemistry-focusing on liquids, gases, and vapors-to determine thermophysical and transport properties, as well as reaction and dissociation kinetics. The HORIBA Semiconductor US R&D Technology Center in Reno, Nevada is just minutes from the Sierra Nevada Mountain range. Discover more about this area by visiting

In this exciting role, you will

• Define methods, set up equipment, and conduct experiments of semiconductor process chemistry liquids/gases/vapors for thermophysical and transport property determination, and reaction/disassociation kinetics/chemistry.
• Provide technical support, technical sales demonstrations, and QA of equipment to support the marketing of these experiments for customers and support of HORIBA products and services related to semiconductor fluid/chemistry delivery, or similar industries like fiber optics and thin film coatings.
• Prepare technical reports for use by engineering or management personnel for long-range and short-range planning, or for use by sales engineering personnel in sales or technical services activities.
• May also use computer-assisted engineering software and equipment.

You will bring the following skills and knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics or Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of Handbook of Chemistry and Physics (or NIST chemical webbook).
• Basic knowledge of various gas/liquid analytical methods (NIR, FTIR, GC/MS, RGA).
• Analytical test method preparation, sampling and flow dilution/calibration techniques, lab equipment setup experience and PC literacy as typically acquired through a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Compensation Package:

HORIBA Instruments offers a competitive compensation package that includes a 401(k) plan with match; employee group dental, vision, life, and disability (short and long-term) paid for by the company; medical insurance, family dental and vision insurance, and supplemental life insurance available with reasonable employee contributions; employee assistance program; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; flexible spending accounts; and educational reimbursement and commuter benefit programs. Qualified candidates can expect to earn between $85,000-$115,000 depending on experience.

To Apply, please upload your resume and a letter of interest here.

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