Senior R&D Engineer, Advanced Electrolytic plating

Overview

Senior R&D Engineer in the Advanced Electrolytic Plating (AEP) business at MKS MSD, developing next-generation plating chemistries and technologies for PCBs, advanced substrates and electronic interconnect applications, and supporting commercialization of new products from concept to implementation.

What you'll do

• Carry out "on the bench" laboratory experiments and pilot line work to demonstrate feasibility and develop new products.
• Contribute to R&D projects developing innovative copper, nickel, tin and specialty electroplating processes for electronics applications.
• Create design of experiments (DOE) and independently plan assigned projects using project management frameworks.
• Develop and modify new and existing product formulations per business requirements, using literature, patent, supplier and market research.
• Perform and execute assigned tasks in a timely and qualitative manner.
• Investigate plating mechanisms, additive interactions, deposit properties and structure-property-performance relationships.
• Support projects and teams with technical input and literature search for new R&D projects; may write and present technical papers and patents.
• Explore and identify disruptive technologies and new opportunities, staying current with market and technology inflection in electronics.
• Troubleshoot, optimize processes and conduct trials or site visits at customer sites, when required.
• Communicate task progress transparently and regularly to stakeholders; collaborate with local and global cross-functional teams.
• Maintain 5S and safety per MKS MSD and departmental guidelines, and maintain confidentiality and IP of projects.

What you'll need

• 3-8 years of industrial R&D experience in electroplating, surface finishing, PCB manufacturing or specialty chemicals.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry, Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science or a related discipline.
• Strong proficiency in software and statistical applications such as JMP or Minitab.
• Experience in chemical laboratories developing formulations, products and qualifications.
• Basic understanding of solvents, polymers, reaction mechanisms and electrochemistry.
• In-depth knowledge of surfactants, organic and inorganic molecules, including tuning structure-property relationships and synthetic knowledge of organic and inorganic molecules.
• Data-driven mindset with experience in statistics and data interpretation and representation.
• Ability to analyze data, draw logical conclusions, document findings in research reports and present work to team members and scientific audiences.
• Strong oral and written communication, collaboration and team player skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team, focused on delivering results and identifying alternative solutions when challenges arise.
• Strong critical and analytical skills to ensure projects are clearly understood, well documented and conclusive for exit gate reporting.
• Creative, structured, methodical and time-bound work style.

Nice to have

• Experience in e-notebooks / ELN.
• Six Sigma (Green Belt onwards) or project management certifications.

Details

• Location: Manesar, India.
• Reports to the R&D Manager, AEP.