TS&D Engineer, Kalrez®

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We are excited to share that on May 22, 2024, DuPont announced plans to separate(1) into three industry-leading, independent publicly traded companies. This strategic move will create focused businesses with distinct investment profiles. We believe the proposed separations will create opportunities for all three future companies to better serve their customers and unlock long-term value for stakeholders. This process is expected to take 18-24 months from the date of announcement to complete. We are committed to supporting our employees throughout this transition and ensuring a smooth and successful separation process. We look forward to welcoming new talent who are interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.

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Our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter! 

Have the Opportunity to chart your own course, challenge yourself, and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We reward employees with competitive pay and incentives to recognize skills, competencies, and contributions to business results. 

Get to Experience a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated with flexibility that enhances balance and an inclusive atmosphere that is welcoming to all!

Get to know our Purpose and make it yours by bringing innovations to market that improve the world, share a commitment to sustainability that makes our planet better and give back to communities in which we work and live.

デュポン エレクトロニクス＆インダストリアル事業部には、チップ製造、化学処理から油田、ガス/再生可能エネルギーアプリケーションまで、世界をリードする特殊シール部品「DuPont Kalrez®」があります。Kalrez®は、デュポン独自の最先端の技術によって設計されたエラストマーで、極めて厳しいミッションクリティカルなアプリケーションにおいて、最も信頼性の高い効果的なシールソリューションを提供します。今回、Kalrez®特殊部品の技術サービス＆開発（TS&D）エンジニアを募集しています。

当社は現在、Kalrez®日本ビジネスの中核チームメンバーとして、半導体および産業市場をカバーする複数の主要顧客にサービスを提供し、ローカル商業チームメンバーとともに主要開発プロジェクトを探索および推進するための才能あるテクニカルサービス＆開発プロフェッショナルを募集しています。応募者は、顧客と密接に協力して、機会を特定および獲得し、効果的なソリューションを開発し、特定のアプリケーション要件に基づいて新製品の開発と認証を行い、新製品の商業開発を調整し、地域ニーズをマーケティングおよびR&Dにフィードバックし、Kalrez®を市場で最も望ましいシールソリューションとして位置づけ、地域の持続的なビジネス成長を推進します。

主な職務：

・顧客のビジネス成長を推進するために、技術トレーニング、トラブルシューティング、問題解決、新製品/配合物/アプリケーションの開発及びそれに関連するテストを提供するなど、顧客の技術サービスおよび開発支援を行う。

・機器のシール箇所や、特定アプリケーションのニーズを特定し、顧客に提案するために、積極的に技術情報を収集し、開発の機会を追求する。セールスチームと密接に連携し、開発プロジェクトを考案し、実施、商業化まで完全に所有する。

・戦略的アカウントにおける主要なエンジニア/エンドユーザーとの関係を確立することで、Kalrez®が最も望ましい、最も進んだシールソリューションおよび技術としてのポジションを確立する。

・グローバルテクノロジーネットワークにおいて、グローバルプロジェクトに沿って、新しい材料/アプリケーション技術の展開を促進またはサポートする。

・Kalrez®の地位をベンチマークとして競合製品を評価し、競合者よりも優れたプロポジションを確立するために、セールスチームにフィードバックし、効果的な競合戦略を確立する。

・市場および顧客のニーズに応じて、試験評価を実施し、技術データを生成する。

・顧客/パートナーの会議、技術会議、ディストリビューターの研修などで技術プレゼンテーション/セミナーを実施し、必要に応じてKalrez®アプリケーションを宣伝する。

・各業界の先端技術の動向や知識を深く学び、習得する。

・様々な研究機関や業界団体の会議に参加し、技術リソースとつながる。

求める経験・スキル

・応用化学、材料科学、応用物理学、または関連する科学的な背景を持った学士以上の学位。高度な学位はプラス

・テクニカルエンジニアとしての最低8年の実務経験。外部パートナーと協力する経験。半導体および関連する産業での経験はプラス

・顧客のニーズを理解し、新しい製品/アプリケーションの開発を推進し、顧客ニーズに対応する能力

・製造業や産業分野を含む多様な市場やアプリケーションに対する広い技術的関心

・プログラム活動のすべての側面についてチームメンバーとマネジメントに口頭および文書で効果的にコミュニケーションする能力。英語のコミュニケーション能力。日本語はビジネスレベル以上

・国内出張（最低20％）

・安全基準、ビジネス倫理、内部統制プロセスの遵守

Description:

DuPont Electronics & Industrial business has an exciting and challenging open position as a Technical Service and Development (TS&D) Engineer for Kalrez® specialty parts. From chip manufacturing, chemical processing to oil and gas/renewable energy applications, DuPont™ Kalrez® is the world leading specialty sealing parts engineered with cutting-edge DuPont proprietary perfluoroelastomer technologies to provide the most reliable and effective sealing solutions for those extremely challenging and mission-critical applications in the globe.

We are currently seeking a talented technical service & development professional as the core team member for Kalrez® Japan business to serve multiple key customers covering both semiconductor and industrial markets and explore and drive key development projects with local commercial team members to accelerate the growth of business. The incumbent will work closely with customers to identify and win opportunities, and take ownership to develop effective solutions, develop and qualify new products based on specific application requirements, coordinate new product commercialization, serve as a mechanism to feedback regional needs to marketing and R&D to well position Kalrez® as the most preferred sealing solution in the market and drive sustainable business growth for the region.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide technical service and development support for customers to drive business growth, including technical training, troubleshooting, problem solving and new product/formulation/application development and associated testing to enable qualification.

• Identify and pursue development opportunities through actively collecting technical information and sealing locations on the equipment to identify the unmet needs of specific applications for solution offerings to customers. Fully own the development project from conception to implementation and commercialization by working closely with the sales team.

• Develop and own the relationship with the key engineers/end-users in strategic accounts to establish Kalrez® position as the most preferred and most advanced sealing solution and technologies.

• In global technology network, drive or support the launch of new material/application technology, aligned with global projects.

• Collect and evaluate competitive products to benchmark with Kalrez® position, and feedback to sales team to establish Kalrez® value propositions and effective competitive strategies over competitors.

• Perform testing evaluation in laboratory environment and generate technical data according to the customer/market needs.

• Conduct technical presentations/seminars at customer/partner meetings, technical conferences and distributor trainings to promote Kalrez® application as needed.

• Learn and acquire deep knowledge and trend of the advanced technology in the industries.

• Participate various institute and industry association conference to connect with technical resource.

Required Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• A minimum of Bachelor's degree in Applied Chemistry, Material Science, Applied Physics or related science background is required. Advanced degree is a plus.

• A minimum of 8-year work experience as a technical engineer is required. The candidate must have experience working with external partners. Experience in semiconductor and related industries is a plus.

• Ability to understand and define customer needs, and to drive new product/application development to meet customer needs.

• Exhibit broad technical interests for diversified market and applications including semiconductor and industrials.

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing to team members and management on all aspects of program activity. English communication skill is required.

• Ability to travel in Japan (at least 20%)

• Compliant with safety guidelines, business ethics and internal control processes

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(1)The separation transactions are subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of Form 10 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals, and satisfactory completion of financing.  For further discussion of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could impact the achievement, expected timing and intended benefits of the separation transactions, see DuPont’s announcement.