Senior Materials Chemist - Microelectronics Formulation

Isola Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Isola Group in Singapore is seeking a Senior Materials & Formulation Chemist to drive the development of advanced polymer and composite systems for microelectronics. The role combines hands-on formulation with reliability engineering, addressing thermal cycling and degradation mechanisms to ensure robust performance in demanding applications.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in industrial settings related to microelectronics or advanced polymers, with experience across multiple formulation

Qualifications

• Academic focus in Organic or Polymer Chemistry with strong practical formulation experience.
• 5–10 years of industrial experience in microelectronics or related polymer systems.
• Experience across multiple formulation-centric environments and exposure to failure analysis or reliability studies is a major advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design formulations with reliability intent, focusing on thermal and environmental cycling stability and multi-vector performance.
• Develop and optimize hybrid and filled material systems with ceramic or inorganic fillers and modifiers.
• Assess materials for early degradation signs and sensitivity to process or use-condition variation; mitigate failure drivers.
• Perform hands-on blending and formulation at lab and pilot scales and translate concepts into robust, reproducible processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, reliability teams, and manufacturing to ensure material suitability across field use.

Skills

Formulation

Polymer chemistry

Reliability testing

Failure analysis

Education

Organic Chemistry

Polymer Chemistry

Job description

Isola Group in Singapore is seeking a Senior Materials & Formulation Chemist to drive the development of advanced polymer and composite systems for microelectronics. The role combines hands-on formulation with reliability engineering, addressing thermal cycling and degradation mechanisms to ensure robust performance in demanding applications.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in industrial settings related to microelectronics or advanced polymers, with experience across multiple formulation