R&D Scientist - Synthetic Polymer Chemist

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 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 Synthetic Polymer Chemist is responsible for the design, synthesis and development of innovative polymer materials for the Electrolube brand including coatings, potting compounds and thermal interface materials. The successful candidate will have proven hands-on industrial experience in polyurethane synthesis and urethane acrylate systems, which are core technologies within the Electrolube product portfolio. The role will focus on advancing polyurethane and UV-curable technologies from concept through to commercialisation, delivering products that meet customer, manufacturing, and business requirements.

Working within a multidisciplinary R&D team, the successful candidate will apply strong scientific expertise, experimental design, and problem-solving skills to develop high-performance materials, support manufacturing scale-up, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to the company's innovation strategy and growth objectives.

What will you be doing?

Design, synthesise, and develop novel polymer systems for advanced coatings, potting compounds, encapsulants, and thermal interface materials.

Formulate and optimise polyurethane, UV-curable, and other thermoset polymer technologies to meet customer and application requirements.

Lead laboratory-scale development projects from concept through to scale-up and commercialisation.

Develop new resin chemistries and formulations to achieve target performance characteristics, including adhesion, flexibility, hardness, chemical resistance, and environmental durability.

Conduct formulation studies, experimental design, and performance testing to understand structure-property relationships and drive product improvement.

Investigate and resolve formulation, processing, and manufacturing challenges through scientific problem-solving and root cause analysis.

Collaborate closely with application engineers, manufacturing teams, quality teams, and customers to develop…