QC Chemist

22h22 hours ago

Element Solutions Inc

Fremont, US · Full-time · $69,561 – $104,341

About this role

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a segment of Element Solutions Inc, revolutionizes the electronics industry with solutions in wafer level packaging, circuitry, assembly, advanced materials, and more. This QC Chemist performs laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process, finished products, and customer applications including circuit boards and semiconductor chips. The role suits a team player thriving in a dynamic environment across multiple testing areas.

Conduct chemical, physical, and instrumental testing such as plating tests, volumetric and gravimetric analyses, pH measurement, and UV-Vis spectrophotometry on samples. Prepare samples for SEM and optical analysis using cross-sectioning, potting, and surface preparation techniques. Perform functional testing on electrical properties like thermal conductivity as needed.

Follow written analytical procedures, validate methods, and troubleshoot testing to ensure product quality. Collect, enter, review, and validate data in WinLIMS; maintain instrument calibrations and schedule MSA studies including Gage R&R, accuracy, and linearity. Maintain laboratory documentation such as SOPs, test methods, batch records, and COAs.

Support Quality Assurance with root cause analysis, CAPA, and investigations for OOS or OOT results. Participate in internal audits, inspections, and continuous improvement. Embody the 5C's culture—Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, Care—in a rewarding environment serving automotive, consumer electronics, AI, and more.

Requirements

Thrives in a dynamic laboratory environment
Team player able to work across multiple testing areas and instruments
Proficiency in chemical analyses including plating tests, volumetric and gravimetric methods, and pH measurement
Experience with instrumental techniques such as UV-Vis spectrophotometry
Skills in sample preparation for SEM and optical analysis including cross-sectioning and potting
Familiarity with data management systems like WinLIMS for data entry, review, and validation
Knowledge of instrument calibration scheduling and MSA studies (Gage R&R, accuracy, linearity)
Ability to perform root cause analysis, CAPA, and investigations for OOS/OOT results

Responsibilities

Perform chemical, physical, and instrumental testing on raw materials, in-process, finished, and customer product samples, including plating tests, volumetric and gravimetric analyses, pH measurement, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, and other techniques
Conduct functional testing on electrical properties such as thermal conductivity as needed
Prepare samples for SEM and optical analysis, including cross-sectioning, potting, and surface preparation techniques
Follow written analytical procedures, validate established methods, and troubleshoot testing procedures to ensure product quality
Collect, enter, review, and validate data in WinLIMS or similar systems; perform calculations and submit results for approval
Maintain and schedule instrument calibrations; coordinate MSA studies (Gage R&R, Accuracy, Linearity, Bias, matching/correlation)
Maintain accurate laboratory documentation including SOPs, test methods, protocols, deviations, batch records, and COAs
Support Quality Assurance activities, including root cause analysis, CAPA, and investigations for out-of-specification (OOS) or out-of-trend (OOT) results