Pilot Production Chemist

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future!

MacDermid 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 unparalleled 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, MacDermid 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.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate for the Pilot Production Chemist  position will work directly with other engineers, chemists, and operators to complete projects in support of process and product development. The PPC will facilitate the development and launch of brand-new chemistries to support MacDermid Alpha’s high growth markets in the semiconductors business. The PPC will supply intermediate products to High Volume Manufacturing (HVM).  

What will you be doing?

• Produce routine lab-scale synthesis reactions.
• Produce trial products to customers and R&D.
• Evaluate raw material sources through lab and large-scale batches.
• Collaborate with R&D, PPL team members and Engineering on developing and optimizing chemical processes to move from small-scale laboratory synthesis to large-scale industrial production.
• Conduct lab and pilot-scale experiments, define optimal conditions and recommendations.
• Collects and consolidates data during experiments and effectively shares these results with other groups, team members, and customers.
• Supports High Volume Manufacturing process transfer activities including writing manufacturing instructions, full-scale batch validation and training operators.
• Validate new trial product test specifications & methods and make recommendations before launching new products.
• Provide input in equipment design and specification for new processes.
• Acts as a lead in smaller projects investigating product failures or process improvement and can effectively communicate project progress to a larger audience.
• Gather data for shelf-life study and produce report as required.
• Participate in control plan and FMEA for new products.
• Assist in creating control limits of intermediate products made by PPL.
• Assess the safety risks associated with chemical processes and implementing safety measures to prevent accidents or hazardous conditions.
• Follow procedures in accordance with ISO and OHSAS standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who are You?

• A BS in Chemistry is required with 5+ years of experience or a MS in Chemistry with 2+ years of experience.
• Strong understanding of organic chemistry, chemical synthesis, process engineering, and analytical techniques.
• Experience with statistics and experimen