R&D Scientist

Business Unit: MAES

Division:
Packaging & Board Assembly

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.

We are seeking a curious, technically capable R&D Scientist to contribute to the development and improvement of chemical products and technologies across our global portfolio. This role is ideal for a scientist who enjoys hands‑on experimentation, rigorous data analysis, and working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams to translate scientific ideas into practical, commercial outcomes. The purpose of this position is to execute day-to-day project activity for New Product Development through conducting experiments and gathering, analyzing, and interpreting scientific data.

You will be part of an innovative R&D organization supporting both new product development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Research Scientist Position Expectations:

• Execute day‑to‑day research project tasks and act as internal resource for technical information pertaining sinter products of Alpha
• Work with Global R&D team to build collaborative partnerships with potential clients to develop current and future products and service value in silver sinter product line of Macdermid Alpha
• Work closely with Project managers and Marketing team in the development of new sinter products and technology.

• Conduct work in formulating new sinter pastes and sinter related products; analyze data toward project direction goals and milestones; write technical reports and create presentations
• Design, supervise, and interpret quality control techniques and protocols of formulated sinter pastes and sinter related products
• Work with a team to conduct analysis related to the applications of the new products

• PhD in chemistry or MS in related discipline, with one to five years relevant experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Comfortable applying core mathematical concepts fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions,…