R&D Chemist Iii

Business Unit: MAES

Division: Circuitry Solutions

Business Overview

MACDERMID ALPHA ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS

Through the innovation of specialty chemicals and materials under our Alpha, Compugraphics, Electrolube, Kester, and MacDermid Enthone brands, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions provides solutions that power electronics interconnection. We serve all global regions and every step of device manufacturing within each segment of the electronics supply chain. The experts in our Semiconductor Solutions, Circuitry Solutions, and Assembly Solutions divisions collaborate in design, implementation, and technical service to ensure success for our partner clients. Our solutions enable our customers’ manufacture of extraordinary electronic devices at high productivity and reduced cycle time. MacDermid Alpha is a business unit of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI). Element Solutions Inc is a leading chemicals company whose businesses supply a broad range of solutions that enhance the products people use every day.

CIRCUITRY SOLUTIONS

As a global supplier of chemical formulations to the electronics industry, we design and manufacture proprietary liquid chemical processes ("baths") used by our customers to manufacture printed circuit boards. Our product portfolio is focused on specialized consumable chemical processes, such as surface treatments, circuit formation, primary metallization, electroplate and final finishes.

Job Purpose

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Ability to work in a high paced and multi-task environment. Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Deliver presentations/reports that distill complex ideas into precise results and proposals; communicate appropriately to influence internal and external audiences.
• Research, develop, and formulate new surface treatment products for the printed circuit board, molded interconnect, connector and IC substrate industries.
• 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.
• Leverage external networks for project success, establish relationships with customer/OEM, and regularly engage in appropriate scientific venues.
• Actively participate in workgroup team meetings to address safety, process improvement, problem-solving, and other workgroups, departments, and active topics.
• Communicate and appropriately document work in the form of internal presentations and external publications/reports. Draft and submit patent disclosures as appropriate.
• Hold self to the highest standards on safety. We are committed to building a strong safety culture in all laboratory and related activities.
• Have an in-depth understanding of the patent and literature for new resin systems, chemistry, and polymers across related technology areas.
• Mentor junior level scientists and technologists.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Passion, high energy, self-motivation, and a focus on execution. Independent thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to succeed in an entrepreneurial culture, demonstrating significant initiative and effort.
• Good oral, presentation, and written communication skills. An ability to communicate and interact successfully with a broad range of disciplines, whilst maintaining a strong professional image.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of both physical and chemical analysis.
• Able to work independently as well as in groups.
• PhD degree in inorganic or electrochemistry, Polymer/material science, or related field with 3+ years technical research experience.
• An ability to follow clearly defined objectives to solve difficult technical challenges within specific timescales. Coordinating cross-functional and outside resources to resolve problems as appropriate.
• Organized, self-motivated, and action-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to new challenges and opportunities.
• R&D instrumental labs and working in a research laboratory are preferred.

EEO Statement

Element Solutions Inc group of companies are E-Verify Companies and provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job applicant procedures. Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Nearest Major Market: New Haven

Nearest Secondary Market: Hartford