QC Chemist

21h21 hours ago

Element Solutions Inc

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

About this role

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business segment of Element Solutions Inc, revolutionizes the electronics industry with over a century of excellence in electronic materials. Specializing in Wafer Level Packaging, Circuitry Solutions, Electronics Assembly, Advanced Materials, Film & Smart Surface Solutions, and Micromax, we serve automotive, consumer electronics, and AI sectors. The QC Chemist performs laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process, finished products, and customer applications like circuit boards and semiconductor chips.

This role involves chemical, physical, and instrumental testing including plating tests, volumetric and gravimetric analyses, pH measurement, and UV-Vis spectrophotometry. Conduct functional testing on electrical properties such as thermal conductivity, and prepare samples for SEM and optical analysis with cross-sectioning and potting. Follow analytical procedures, validate methods, and troubleshoot to ensure product quality.

Thrive in a dynamic environment as a team player working across multiple testing areas and instruments. Collect, enter, and validate data in WinLIMS, maintain instrument calibrations, and support QA activities like root cause analysis and CAPA. Participate in audits and continuous improvement for lab workflow.

Embody the Elements of our Culture - the 5C's: Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care. These values drive interactions with customers and colleagues to create a rewarding work environment. Challenge yourself and impact the future in electronics manufacturing.

Requirements

Experience performing laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process, finished products, and customer applications including circuit boards and semiconductor chips
Proficiency in chemical, physical, and instrumental testing techniques such as plating tests, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, pH measurement
Skills in sample preparation for SEM and optical analysis including cross-sectioning, potting, and surface preparation
Ability to follow analytical procedures, validate methods, and troubleshoot testing procedures
Familiarity with data management systems like WinLIMS for collecting, entering, reviewing, and validating data
Knowledge of instrument calibrations and MSA studies such as Gage R&R, Accuracy, Linearity, Bias
Experience maintaining laboratory documentation including SOPs, test methods, and COAs
Capability to support QA activities like root cause analysis, CAPA, and OOS/OOT investigations

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
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 data management systems; perform calculations and submit results for approval
Maintain and schedule instrument calibrations; coordinate MSA studies including 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 or out-of-trend results

Benefits

Embody the 'Elements of our Culture' - our 5C's: Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care
Foundation of organization embraced in interactions with customers, colleagues, and stakeholders
Drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment