Applications Specialist

Job Overview

The Applications Specialist will provide local, site-specific support for product development functions, scale up and testing of proprietary additives and components, characterize processes using DoE, develop analytical techniques, and assist in production scale-up, field installation, and troubleshooting.

• Product scale up testing of formulations for electrode position of metals for the electronics industry including printed circuit boards, IC substrates and LED applications.
• Execution of DoE’s to test new formulations for viability and optimization.
• Observation, analysis, calculation and interpretation of results, preparation of reports and recommendation of further action based on results.
• Generate relevant technical data for marketing presentations and specific applications.
• Assist in beta-site testing and commercialization of new products at global GDAC's and customer sites.
• Active participation in work-group team meetings to address safety, process improvement, problem-solving, and other work-group, department, and functional topics.
• Maintain highest safety standards and help build a strong safety culture in all laboratory and related activities.
• Effective communication skills are necessary for working with external customers as well as internal stakeholders.
• Thorough literature and background information searching.
• Accountable for a project and achieving specific technical goals within that project.
• Keep up with new techniques and methods developed in the field.
• Maintenance of instruments mechanically is a plus.
• Work in a high-paced and multi-task environment. Self-motivated and team oriented.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to convey technical information effectively and concisely to engineering, sales, technicians, etc.

• Bachelor's in Chemistry or related field.
• 1–2 years of related experience working in chemistry laboratories.
• Not all candidates may meet the requirements listed above. If you believe you have the skills and experience necessary to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Professional and responsible communication with internal and external customers. Effective in discussing chemistry, component, and equipment testing and analysis. Confidently present to peers and customers.

Trusted to plan, execute, and report on complex projects. Capable of collaborative problem-solving and proactive initiative.

Excellent organizational skills, managing multiple complex projects. Set high performance standards and consistently complete tasks diligently.

Understand objectives and collaborate effectively. Maintain good relationships with internal and external customers. Adaptable, seeking feedback to improve performance.

Understand customer needs and expectations. Build strong relationships, earning respect for advice and results. Positively impact customer decisions through respected advice.

Engage dynamically with customers. Adapt project focus to meet evolving needs effectively.

• Competitive base salary.
• Generous performance-related bonus plan.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Life insurance.
• Medical insurance.
• 9 holidays.

All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category applicable under federal, state and local laws.