R&D Manager- Semiconductor Systems

Location: Quakertown, PA

Remote: No

About the Job

Arencibia is the leading provider of gas monitoring, analytics, and recovery solutions. We help the world’s largest manufacturers in metals, aerospace, automotive, semiconductors, and other industries transform the economics, reliability, and predictability of their gas supply chain while delivering significant environmental benefits. We own and operate industrial gas recovery systems and our proprietary Monitoring, Analytics, and Recovery Service (MARS) to reduce gas supply costs, increase predictability, and provide unprecedented insight into manufacturing operations. Arencibia’s operating and maintenance function is based in Quakertown, PA.

As an R&D Manager Semiconductor Systems, you will lead and support research and development activities focused on semiconductor related gas systems, testing platforms, and advanced process gas technologies. This role combines hands on technical leadership with strategic planning, experimental design, and resource management to enable effective semiconductor focused testing and development. You will work closely with internal R&D, Process Engineering, and Controls teams to design experiments, evaluate equipment and systems, and mature new technologies from concept through validated performance.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead semiconductor focused R&D initiatives related to process gas delivery, gas monitoring, purification, and scrubbing technologies.
• Support the design, build, and operation of laboratory and pilot scale test systems for semiconductor gas applications.
• Define experimental objectives, test plans, and validation strategies for semiconductor related testing activities.
• Manage laboratory resources, equipment utilization, and testing schedules to ensure efficient execution of R&D programs.
• Collaborate with internal R&D and Process Engineering teams to evaluate equipment specifications, system designs, and performance data.
• Support technical evaluations of process equipment, including gas analyzers, flow meters, compressors, pumps, valves, purification modules, and associated instrumentation.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors to review technical documentation, evaluate system capabilities, and support equipment selection and integration.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and well organized technical documentation, including test protocols, experimental results, specifications, and design records.
• Participate in technical reviews, root cause analyses, and data driven decision making to guide development priorities.
• Travel to customer or vendor sites as needed for testing support, equipment evaluation, or technical coordination.
• Occasionally lift and or move up to 40 pounds.

Strong Candidates Will Have:

• PhD, Master’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• More than five years of experience in the semiconductor industry, with hands on involvement in process gas systems, gas scrubbing, gas monitoring, or related technologies.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor process gas requirements, contamination control, and system reliability considerations.
• Experience designing and executing laboratory or pilot scale experiments for gas or semiconductor related systems.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate P&IDs, process flow diagrams, equipment specifications, and technical drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical resources, testing priorities, and complex development activities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret experimental data and translate results into actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and present technical information.
• Detail oriented and structured approach to experimental design, documentation, and process improvement.
• Experience with cryogenic systems, inert gas handling, or high purity gas applications is a plus.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance