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Laboratory Technician

Irvine, CA · On-site

$30 - $32/hr

Support Application Engineers by generating and summarizing test data. * Prepare and test coatings, cleaners, pretreatments, paints, and chemical mixtures. * Evaluate, collect, and record ...

Kemira

Plant Engineer

Fontana, CA

$85K - $110K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered. * Minimum 4 years of experience in industrial maintenance, with ...

Kemira

Plant Engineer

Fontana, CA · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered. * Minimum 4 years of experience in industrial maintenance, with ...

Purosil LLC

Polymer Materials Scientist

Corona, CA · On-site

Master's degree minimum in Chemistry or other applicable scientific/engineering field (Material Science, Chemical Engineering). * 5+ years in polymer formulation development. * 5+ years in polymer ...

Henkel

Senior Technician

Irvine, CA · On-site

$65K - $73K/yr

High school diploma/GED equivalent * 2+ years Vocational training or Associate/Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or similar * 5+ years ...

Steele and Associates

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Principal Application Engineer Semiconductor Advanced Package

Irvine, CA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field. * 10+ years of experience in semiconductor advanced packaging materials or ...

kennedyjc

Drinking Water Process Engineer

Irvine, CA · Hybrid

$115K - $210K/yr

Qualifications * BS or MS in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline * 5+ years of experience in drinking water treatment engineering, including process design, system ...

GFT.

Wastewater Treatment Design Engineer

Irvine, CA

$90K - $200K/yr

... Environmental, Chemical Engineering (MS is preferred) * Professional Engineer Licensed required (PE) or the ability to obtain in 6-12 months * 8 + years of experience required in wastewater ...

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for chemical engineering in Riverside, CA is $91,272.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,400.00 and $111,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Semiconductor Advanced Packaging Engineer - Irvine, California

Semiconductor Advanced Packaging Engineer - Irvine, California

Intermedia Group, Inc.

Lake Forest, CA • On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

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Posted 10 days ago

Job description

OPEN JOB: Principal Application Engineer - Semiconductor Advanced Package
LOCATION:Irvine, California
***Relocation Assistance Available
SALARY: $120,000 to $150,000
INDUSTRY:Manufacturing & Production
JOB CATEGORY:Engineering - Industrial / Manufacturing
This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit - where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.
What youll do
  • Technical service engineer who provides technical engineering support for the company's Advanced Packaging Material products and responsible for developing in depth application knowledge for the company's Electronics markets.
  • Primary responsibilities are technical leading on developmental and commercialized products by optimization of material application processes, and direct interaction with customers to troubleshoot and solve product and process related problems.
  • She/he ensures that new and existing products can be successfully employed by the customers in a manner that brings clear and identifiable value.
  • Solves technology-specific fundamental problems associated with entire product lines and/or product classes by novel approaches to application process development, troubleshooting, and material characterization.

What makes you a good fit
  • Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Material Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other related fields, with 10+ years of experience working in a chemical for semiconductor advanced packaging environment.
  • ***Good understanding for the latest Semiconductor Packaging trend. Especially 2.5D and 3D package
  • Expertise in wafer level encapsulation and molding process in semiconductor package
  • Have strong verbal communication skills one-on-one with colleagues/customers as well as in front of groups with solid interpersonal skills, with ability to work as a team member and independently on multi-task assignments
  • Strong ownership and responsibility with customer-oriented mindset and good understanding of customer request & culture
  • Effective in using project and time management skills to drive projects to completion and focus on commitment to deliver the highest level of quality work consistently
  • Traveling of up to 10% will be part of this role.

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:
  • Full MS WORD Resume
  • Required compensation
  • Contact information
  • Availability
Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss in full
JASON DENMARK
Recruiting Manager
INTERMEDIA GROUP, INC.
EMAIL:jdenmark@intermediagroup.com
LINKEDIN:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondenmark

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