R&D Chemist II - Electroplating for Semiconductors

Building Automation Systems Supervisor - The Claremont Colleges Services; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

401(k) with company match

Health, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions is seeking a Chemist or Chemical Engineer to join the R&D team. This hands-on role focuses on developing and optimizing electroplating chemistries for semiconductor and advanced packaging, including TSV, RDL, damascene, and hybrid bonding.

The candidate will conduct experiments, apply electrochemical and materials science principles, and collaborate across functions to support product development and commercialization.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field; MS preferred.
• 3–5 years experience in electroplating, semiconductor wet processing, materials development, or related R&D is preferred.
• Hands-on electroplating/electrodeposition or other wet chemical processes experience preferred.
• Knowledge of fundamental electrochemistry and materials science desirable.
• Semiconductor or advanced packaging experience (TSV, RDL, damascene, hybrid bonding) a plus.
• Experience with analytical/material characterization techniques desirable.
• DOE, statistical analysis, data analytics, programming, automation, or AI-assisted tools a plus.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Synthesis skills in plating organic polymer additives; experience with small hood-scale reactors a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standards of safety and actively contribute to a strong laboratory safety culture.
• Conduct hands-on electroplating chemistry and process development, including formulation, plating experiments, sample preparation, characterization, and data analysis.
• Develop and optimize electroplating technologies for semiconductor and advanced packaging applications, including TSV, RDL, damascene, hybrid bonding, and other emerging applications.
• Apply fundamental electrochemistry and materials science to understand plating mechanisms, chemistry interactions, feature filling, deposit properties, and process performance.
• Design and execute systematic experiments and DOE to optimize chemistry formulations and process conditions.
• Utilize statistical analysis, data analytics, automation, and AI-assisted tools, where appropriate, to accelerate experimentation, data interpretation, and R&D productivity.
• Characterize materials using analytical techniques and collaborate with analytical teams for advanced characterization.
• Analyze and document experimental results, troubleshoot technical challenges, and communicate clear conclusions and recommendations.
• Collaborate with R&D, Applications, Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, and other functions to support product development, scale-up, and commercialization.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, procedures, formulations, data, and technical documentation.

Skills

Electroplating / electrodeposition

Electrochemistry fundamentals

Data analysis / DOE / statistics

Programming / automation / AI tools

Technical communication

Education

B.S. in Chemistry or related field

M.S. preferred

Tools

Analytical techniques

Wet chemistry equipment

Job description

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions is seeking a Chemist or Chemical Engineer to join the R&D team. This hands-on role focuses on developing and optimizing electroplating chemistries for semiconductor and advanced packaging, including TSV, RDL, damascene, and hybrid bonding.

The candidate will conduct experiments, apply electrochemical and materials science principles, and collaborate across functions to support product development and commercialization.