Technical Associate - Research & Development

SGS Consulting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Boston, MA seeks a detail-oriented chemist/engineer to lead and support metallization projects within the Advanced Circuit and Packaging portfolio. You will design experiments, analyze data, and collaborate with global teams to drive product enhancements.

You will run customer demos, troubleshoot issues, and ensure accurate documentation while operating specialized equipment for electroplating and related analyses. A strong safety mindset is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemistry, Chem. E., Materials Sci. or related discipline
• Demonstrated ability to handle wet chemistry and operate standard chemical and analytical instrumentation and equipment
• Highly motivated and effective at working both individually and within a team environment to accomplish tasks and project goals

Responsibilities

• Lead & support customer engagements for metallization product portfolio within the Advanced Circuit and Packaging business
• Well-organized execution of customer demos and product troubleshooting to meet customer timelines
• Collect, analyze, and summarize data with appropriate documentation
• Design and execute experiments, including operation of equipment and instrumentation for electroplating of metals, electrochemistry, chromatography, optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, material and mechanical testing, etc.
• Present technical reports internally and externally to customers & OEMs
• Work with global Applications, New Product Development & Development Engineering teams to share technical findings and to receive technical input
• Strict adherence to enhanced safety protocols and ability to work safely and participate in all group safety activities

Skills

Workday

Excel

HR operations & compliance

I-9 compliance & auditing

Education

B.S. in Chemistry, Chem. E., Materials Sci. or related discipline

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Lead & support customer engagements for metallization product portfolio within the Advanced Circuit and Packaging business
• Well-organized execution of customer demos and product troubleshooting to meet customer timelines
• Collect, analyze, and summarize data with appropriate documentation
• Design and execute experiments, including operation of equipment and instrumentation for electroplating of metals, electrochemistry, chromatography, optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, material and mechanical testing, etc.
• Present technical reports internally and externally to customers & OEMs
• Work with global Applications, New Product Development & Development Engineering teams to share technical findings and to receive technical input
• Strict adherence to enhanced safety protocols and ability to work safely and participate in all group safety activities

Skills

• Workday expertise (document management, reporting,categorization)
• Excel proficiency (tracking, reporting, data management)
• HR operations & compliance (handling sensitive documents, records management)
• I-9 compliance & auditing (review, correction, verification)

Education / Experience

• B.S. in Chemistry, Chem. E., Materials Sci. or related discipline
• Demonstrated ability to handle wet chemistry and operate standard chemical and analytical instrumentation and equipment
• Highly motivated and effective at working both individually and within a team environment to accomplish tasks and project goals

A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States