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Are you looking for exciting Chemist Jobs in the field of R&D Jobs and advanced Chemistry Jobs within the electronics industry? Here’s an excellent opportunity to work as an R&D Chemist in Selective Finishing (Printed Circuit Boards – Electronics) at MKS Instruments (MSD – Atotech division). If you have a passion for electroplating, formulation development, and specialty chemicals, this role offers hands-on laboratory exposure, innovation-driven projects, and global collaboration in cutting-edge research and development.
About MKS MSD (Atotech Division)
MKS Instruments is a global provider of advanced instruments, subsystems, process control solutions, and specialty chemicals used in electronics and other high-tech industries. Its Atotech division (MSD) is a leading innovator in surface finishing and electroplating solutions for printed circuit boards and semiconductor manufacturing. With a strong focus on innovation, R&D excellence, and specialty chemical development, MKS offers excellent career growth opportunities for professionals seeking Chemist Jobs, R&D Jobs, and advanced Chemistry Jobs in the electronics and specialty chemicals sector.
About the Job
A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As an R&D Chemist at MSD (Atotech), MKS, you will partner with Selective finishing (Printed circuit boards – Electronics) to
support formulation, product development, and associated activities in Specialty chemicals. In this role, you will report to the Team Manager, Selective Finishing. You will carry out different approaches and methodologies to conduct different R&D activities related to electroplating product development, testing, qualification, troubleshooting, and process optimization under technical guidance. You will be working closely with colleagues from your own team and other cross-functional departments, local and global. Open and clear communication is expected. You are expected to come up with your own ideas and approaches to execute the tasks and duties successfully. When required, you will also act as support to customers through consultation, troubleshooting, process optimization, site visits, and on-site troubleshooting, maintaining the confidentiality and compliance of the department and the company.You Will Make an Impact By:
- Working in the laboratory to carry out “on the bench” experiments and in plating lines to demonstrate feasibility and new product development.
- Creating the design of experiments (DOE) and independent planning of the project assigned with project management frameworks.
- Performing and executing assigned tasks in a timely and qualitative manner.
- Developing and modifying product formulations as per business requirements while reading, using appropriate literature/patent/competition/supplier searches/market research related to the projects.
- Working and collaborating with other team members in a laboratory environment.
- Bringing an innovative mindset and own ideas and creative strategies to make products and processes efficient.
- Being open to new ideas, innovation, and creativity for effective and reliable processes development – Encouraging self & team to promote R&D developments, research orientation, paper & literature study, and writing.
- Supporting projects and teams with acceptable technical input in their projects, & Literature search for new R&D projects. May write technical papers and patents.
- Exploring & Identification of disruptive technologies, new opportunities, reading and staying up to date with the market, and embracing research perspectives.
- Transparent and regular effective communication of task completion progress to stakeholders.
- Self-motivated and self-initiated actions to maintain the work culture and task completion.
- Maintenance of 5S and safety as per the MKS MSD and departmental guidelines.
- Active participation in team building.
- Maintaining the confidentiality of projects and other departmental information.
- Interaction with customers to troubleshoot, process optimization, and site visit/conducting trials at the customer’s site (if required).
Skills You Bring to Chemist Jobs
- Technical Skills –
- 3-6 yrs. experience in industries like chemical/electrochemical/polymer/physical/organic/inorganic, & Surface chemistry.
- Educational background of M.Sc. in Chemistry/Electrochemistry/Polymer Chemistry/Physical Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/Inorganic Chemistry.
- Project management certifications would be an added advantage.
- Strong proficiency in software and statistical applications like Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint/JMP/Minitab, etc.
- Experience in e-notebooks/ELN would be an added advantage.
- Data-driven mindset & Experience in statistics and data interpretation & representation – Gather, Visualize, Interpret, Conclude.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team with a strong focus on delivering results and identifying alternative solutions when challenges arise.
- Soft skills:
- Ability to analyze data and provide logical conclusions, document in the form of a research report, and present work in the relevant forums to team members/scientific audience.
- Strong oral and written communication, collaboration, and team player skills.
- Quick learner, Agile, proactive, with a passion for innovation to create new products and add value in R&D.
- Strong critical and analytical skills to ensure all aspects of projects are clearly understood, well documented, and conclusive for the exit gate reporting.
- Creative, structured, methodical, and time-bound workstyle.
- Self-motivated, out-of-the-box thinking, self-accountability, and a strong sense of ownership.
- Preferred Skills:
- Proven hands-on experience in laboratory environments, including formulation development, product innovation, and operations on pilot lines and manufacturing plants.
- Basic understanding of electroplating and electroless plating processes, including key components, reaction mechanisms, and material interactions.
- Strong knowledge of surface chemistry principles, with expertise in both organic and inorganic surface treatments and finishing techniques.
- In-depth knowledge of surfactants, organic and inorganic molecules.
- Tuning structure property relationships of organic and inorganic molecules.
