Scientist / Engineer - Research & Development - TechDigital

 R&D Chemist, Advanced Circuit and Packaging, ACPExciting opportunity within the Advanced Circuit and Packaging (ACP) business for a R&D Chemist, located in Marlborough, MA. The position in the R&D Development group of ACP will focus on the development, optimization and commercialization of new products in a broad range including metal plating, photoresists and dielectric materials in the semiconductor industry.Key areas of focus will include synthesis, formulation, filtration as well as analytical method development and testing.Required Qualifications  BS or MS in Chemistry or related discipline  Demonstrated ability to handle wet chemistry and operate standard chemical and analytical instrumentation and equipment.  Highly motivated and effective at working both individually and within team environment to accomplish tasks and project goals.  Effective verbal and written communication skills in English along with strong attention to detail  Understanding of analytical techniques used to characterize small organic molecules, polymers, and inorganic chemicals  Strong data analysis skills; experience using JMP or other statistical tools is strongly preferred  Demonstrated ability in project management  Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse teams  Demonstrated ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals  Demonstrated ability to follow a procedure and work with high degree of repeatability and attention to detail

 Preferred Requirements  Technical MS degree in analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science & engineering.  Experience with analytical techniques, including electrochemistry, X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Chromatography.  Demonstrated ability to develop and validate new analytical methods  Experience working on multiple projects and in interdisciplinary teams  Six Sigma Green or Black BeltImportant: *** Experience with materials used in semiconductor fabrication, and Quality Control requirements***Key Responsibilities:  Key analytical techniques include CVS, HPLC, UPLC, GPC, % solids, titrations, potentiostatic measurements, surface tension, cloud point, densitometer, and rheometer.  Proper documentation including new methods, method validation, batch data, management of change, etc.  Support Research and Development of new additives and formulations used in electroplating and Polymeric / Dielectric products for the microelectronics industry.  Help design and execute experiments, including operation of equipment and instrumentation for polymerization and electroplating of metals, electrochemistry, chromatography, optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, material, and mechanical testing, etc.  Collect, analyze, and summarize data with appropriate documentation.  Support Quality and Manufacturing for root cause investigations and customer complaints.  Strict adherence to enhanced safety protocols and ability to work safely and participate in all group safety activities.  Work safely in an R&D lab environment and hands-on experience needed.