R&D Chemist III

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future!

Mac Dermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI), is renowned worldwide for its commitment to revolutionizing the electronics industry. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have continually set new benchmarks for excellence, reliability and sustainability in electronic materials.

Our Expertise:

Wafer Level Solutions - Revolutionizing wafer fabrication processes for enhanced efficiency and performance

Semiconductor Assembly Solutions - Driving innovation in semiconductor assembly processes for unparallelled reliability

Circuitry Solutions - Tailored solutions to meet the dynamic demands of modern circuitry

Circuit Board Assembly Solutions - Elevating circuit board assembly processes for optimal performance

Film & Smart Surface Solutions - Transforming electronics with cutting-edge materials and technologies for enhanced functionality and reliability

Across diverse sectors including automotive, consumer electronics, mobile devices, telecom, data storage, and infrastructure, Mac Dermid Alpha Electronics Solutions has earned the trust of manufacturers worldwide. Our comprehensive range of high quality solutions and technical services covers the entire electronics supply chain, empowering businesses to thrive in today's competitive landscape.

We strive to embody the five 'Elements of our Culture'- our '5C's';
Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders, to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment.

Who are we looking for?

The purpose of this position is to drive the development of innovative, differentiated, and high-performance materials for the Circuitry Solutions product lines.

The candidate will be responsible by developing new products, material testing strategies/protocols, formulations and modifying/optimizing existing products. In this role, the candidate will work closely with scientists, product managers, application, and marketing managers globally to execute product roadmaps and strategies in existing and adjacent markets that drive growth

What will you be doing?

* Hold self to the highest standards on safety. We are committed to building a strong safety culture in all laboratory and related activities.

* Research, develop, and formulate new surface treatment products for the printed circuit board, molded interconnect, connector and IC substrate industries.

* Have an in-depth understanding of the patent and literature for new resin systems, chemistry, and polymers across related technology areas.

* Deliver presentations/reports that distill complex ideas into precise results and proposals; communicate appropriately to influence internal and external audiences.

* Actively participate in workgroup team meetings to address safety, process improvement, problem-solving, and other work groups, departments, and active topics.

* Mentor junior level scientists and technologists.

* Communicate and appropriately document work in the form of internal presentations and external publications/reports. Draft and submit patent disclosures as appropriate.

* Leverage external networks for project success, establish relationships with customer/OEM, and regularly engage in appropriate scientific venues.

* Understand and follow appropriate EH&S standards, policies, and procedures applicable to their job.

* Carry out responsibilities under the organization's policies and applicable laws. Present a professional attitude and handle confidential information according to non-disclosure guidelines.

* Ability to work in a high paced and multi-task environment. Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision

Who are You?

* PhD degree in inorganic or electrochemistry, Polymer/material science, or related field with 3+ years technical research experience.

* Comfort working in a wet chemistry lab, including safe handling of chemicals, solvents, and lab equipment.

* Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow procedures with high repeatability.

* Ability to work effectively as part of a team, communicate clearly in English (written and verbal), and manage multiple tasks under guidance from senior staff

* Internship or 1-3 years of industrial experience in metal electrode position, materials R&D, formulation, preferred

* Additional hands-on experience with analytical techniques such as electrochemical analysis (CV, LSV, potentiostat) SEM/optical microscopy, or other materials characterization methods, preferred.

* Prior exposure to semiconductor materials (photoresists, dielectrics, plating additives, etc.) or work in a cleanroom/fab environment (coating, lamination, lithography, metrology), preferred.

* Experience with basic data analysis and statistical tools (e.g., Excel, JMP, Minitab) to interpret experimental results, preferred.

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