QA Chemist

Division:
Packaging & Board Assembly - Polymer & Protection.

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future!

Mac Dermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business segment 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.

• Wafer Level Packaging – Revolutionizing wafer fabrication processes for enhanced efficiency and performance
• Circuitry Solutions – Tailored solutions to meet the dynamic demands of modern circuitry
• Electronics Assembly Solutions – Innovating semiconductor, surface mount technology, and power electronics assembly for unparalleled reliability
• Advanced Materials and Joining – Engineering polymer and metal joining solutions for optimally performing circuits
• Film & Smart Surface Solutions – Transforming electronics with cutting‑edge materials and technologies for enhanced functionality and reliability
• Micromax – Elevating electronics through high‑performing, specialized inks and pastes

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

We embody the ‘Elements of our Culture’ – our 5C’s:
Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization and guide our interactions with customers, colleagues, and other stakeholders to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment.

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and quality‑focused QA Chemist to carry out a range of laboratory‑based projects to troubleshoot issues with production batches and continuously improve performance, ensuring repeatability, product quality and improved production efficiency, all driven from within the QA team.

Laboratory related activities:

• Support the day‑to‑day operation of the QA Laboratory, providing technical guidance and cover during absence of QA Technicians, as required.
• Lead and drive Measurement System Analysis (MSA) activities, including planning, execution, analysis, and reporting, to ensure data integrity and confidence in laboratory and production measurements.
• Support and maintain the internal calibration programme, including routine testing and verification of balances, scales, ovens, and other laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain, champion, and continuously improve good laboratory practices and housekeeping standards, including waste management, 5S principles, and audit readiness.
• Ensure all laboratory activities are conducted in accordance with the Company Quality Management System, SOPs, and data integrity requirements, with timely and accurate updating of electronic quality databases.
• Pro‑actively assess raw materials approaching end of shelf life, performing re‑validation testing where appropriate and providing clear quality‑based recommendations to Procurement and Supply Chain.

Process improvement related activities:

• Monitor and trend current and historical batch production and raw material QA data, identifying adverse trends, initiating investigations, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead investigations into failed batches and non‑conforming results, applying structured root cause analysis methodologies (e.g. 5 Whys, Fishbone, CAPA) and working collaboratively with Production, Technical, and Procurement teams.
• Support and implement a culture of right‑first‑time and quality excellence in operations, in close co‑operation with Production and Technical Teams.
• Actively participate in internal audits, quality reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

General:

• Work in full compliance with the Company Health & Safety policies, completing all required training and…