Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

To strengthen our team in Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, we are looking for you as a Techincal Engineer (f/m/d)

<Job Responsibilities>

Purpose of this job is:

• Act as the primary technical interface to the WACKER business team and lead projects related to electronic-grade silicone adhesives.
• Plan and execute new silicone adhesive development and application research within the Technical Management Team at Wacker Chemicals Korea.

• Develop electronic materials–focused silicone adhesive products, provide customer technical service, and material coordinator activities.

Core Tasks

• Develop and improve silicone adhesive products to meet electronic materials market needs.
• Identify new product opportunities by linking customer/market demands with WACKER Electronics capabilities.
• Develop new silicone adhesives for electronic packaging, semiconductors, displays, and battery applications.
• Drive commercialization of new product opportunities.
• Enhance performance and cost competitiveness versus Asian competitors.
• Provide application support for RT‑cure adhesives, lid‑seal, TIM bonding, and related electronic uses.
• Establish guidelines for off‑spec product management.
• Ensure consistent product quality and performance.
• Document and communicate all development and application results to relevant teams.

<Qualificaitons Required> 

• Knowledge of silicone polymers, siloxane chemistry, curing mechanisms, and polymer binder systems.
• Strong understanding of electronics, semiconductor, and display application processes and material behaviors.
• Experience with silicone adhesive formulation, rheology/viscosity control, curing, and reliability testing.
• Practical knowledge of laboratory operations and DOE methodology.
• Strong problem‑solving ability with flexibility to address changing customer requirements.
• Technical documentation and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in English, (German is a plus.)
• Strong communication skills for cross‑functional and global collaboration.

Skillset Required

• Ability to work independently with initiative and ownership.
• Effective intercultural communication skills for collaboration across diverse teams.
• Willingness to continuously learn evolving market and packaging technologies.
• High ethical standards, transparency, and trustworthiness.
• Team‑oriented mindset with curiosity, accountability, and growth orientation.
• Strong customer‑service attitude toward both internal and external customers.
• Clear communication and proactive follow‑up capabilities.

Required and Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related fields.
• 2~8 years of experience in silicone materials or electronic materials (semiconductor/display/packaging).

Sustainability is one of WACKER’s corporate goals – also as an employer. We want you to remain productive, healthy and successful long term. That is why we offer, for example, comprehensive health management and a variety of advanced training programs and courses for individual development opportunities, alongside a good work-life balance. Naturally, we also have a fair compensation system and above-average social benefits. After all, social responsibility has a long tradition at WACKER.

Be part of a family. Across all nations.

We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com/careers.
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