Applications Engineer: Copper Paste & Sinter Development

Element Solutions Inc; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Solutions Inc. is seeking an Applications Engineer to support ActiveCopper development at our Wilmington, DE site. You will execute experiments to optimize paste deposition and sinter processes across test, internal, and customer boards, with a focus on quality and defect reduction.

You will collaborate with Sr. R&D Engineers and metrology teams to define project paths, perform DOE evaluations, analyze data, and document results for internal and customer audiences.

Qualifications

• MS with 3+ years of relevant experience, or BS with 5+ years of relevant technical experience in electronics manufacturing, chemistry, or materials science.
• Working knowledge of printing, dispensing, sintering, or plating equipment; experience with vacuum-assisted printing or PCB sinter press processes a plus.
• Strong technical acumen and application knowledge, and ability to put ideas into action related to problem solving.
• Ability to design experiments and interpret results with increasing independence; familiarity with DOE preferred.
• Develop an understanding of how customers use MAES products and the value proposition of Active Copper applications.
• Effective communicator, able to present project summaries to internal audiences and customers and contribute to technical reports.
• Prioritizes safety of self and team and actively contributes to a culture of safety.

Responsibilities

• Process Development Execution: Execute studies supporting full development of the paste deposition process with standardized sinter parameters, using advanced printing, vacuum-assisted deposition, and laser stencil cutting equipment.
• Experimental Design Support: Help define technical paths for assigned projects, applying Design of Experiments principles under the guidance of the Sr. R&D Applications Engineer.
• Testing and Evaluation: Perform simple to multifactor DOE evaluations of ActiveCopper paste and sinter processes to validate performance on basic test boards, internal functional boards, and customer boards.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze performance data, interpret results, and prepare technical reports and project summaries for internal and customer audiences.
• Metrology Support: Utilize cross-section, optical microscopy, SEM, AOI, and X-ray tools to characterize deposit morphology, sinter quality, and process consistency.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work with R&D Innovation, Application Qualification, and metrology teams to troubleshoot paste deficiencies and process issues affecting ActiveCopper applications.
• Documentation: Develop application guidelines, technical documentation, and best practices to support internal teams and customer qualification efforts.
• Customer Trial Support: Support on-site or lab-based customer trials, helping ensure successful implementation and qualification of Active Copper solutions.

Skills

Experiment design

Data analysis

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

M.S. with 3+ years experience

B.S. with 5+ years experience

Tools

Printing equipment

Dispensing equipment

Sintering equipment

Plating equipment

Vacuum-assisted printing

PCB sinter press

Job description

Element Solutions Inc. is seeking an Applications Engineer to support ActiveCopper development at our Wilmington, DE site. You will execute experiments to optimize paste deposition and sinter processes across test, internal, and customer boards, with a focus on quality and defect reduction.

You will collaborate with Sr. R&D Engineers and metrology teams to define project paths, perform DOE evaluations, analyze data, and document results for internal and customer audiences.