Technical Sales Engineer

Element Solutions Inc; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Life insurance

Medical insurance

9 holidays

Job summary

Element Solutions Inc is seeking a Technical Support Engineer in New Haven, Connecticut. This role provides on-site process expertise for PCB fabricators, ensuring effective chemical application and process optimization. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and 2–5 years of relevant experience.

A competitive salary between $90,000 and $120,000 annually is offered, along with a performance-related bonus and benefits including medical and life insurance. Candidate must be willing to travel within the assigned territory.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in technical sales, applications engineering, or related roles.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site process expertise and chemical change implementation.
• Understand PCB chemical functions and articulate them to customers.
• Conduct health checks and process audits at customer sites.
• Troubleshoot equipment/process problems and optimize manufacturing.
• Coordinate activities with Account Manager and Business Director.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Understanding of PCB business

Strong understanding of chemistry

Navigating complex organizations

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related technical field

Job description

Who are we looking for?

The position of Technical Support Engineer will be responsible for the day‑day engineering support for Printed Circuit Board fabricators using MacDermid Alpha's chemical processes. The successful candidate will help our customer base take full advantage of the benefits that are available through the proper application of our products. This role requires a proactive self-starter that can work closely and independently with customers, the sales group, and MacDermid internal resources to ensure that customer expectations and company interests are served while helping to service and promote MacDermid Alpha's exclusive line of products.

What will you be doing?

• Provides customers with on‑site process expertise, chemical change implementation, monitoring and hands‑on process control assistance for the manufacture of printed circuit boards
• Understands and articulates PCB chemical functions and related process requirements to customers
• Performs regular health checks and process audits for various production processes at customer sites, generates reports and reviews with end users
• Assists with regular lab testing functions/analysis with customer lab personnel and provides training when necessary on best practice functions, tests and analysis
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment and/or process problems and provides hands‑on support to correct problems and optimize customer manufacturing processes
• Adheres to plant and corporate safety policies
• May assist in other areas or perform other duties as required by fluctuating business needs
• Coordinates daily activities with territory Account Manager and Business Director
• Is an expert and steward for customer final product quality using MacDermid products
• Identifies opportunities for growth at all customer locations
• Assists with the monitoring and control of on‑hand inventory at customer site

Who are You?

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related technical field

2–5 years of experience in technical sales, applications engineering, or related roles

What competencies will you need?

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Thorough understanding of the overall PCB business, and specifics in wet processing areas
• Strong understanding of chemistry and chemical interaction within the PCB manufacturing process
• Strong track record of navigating technically through complex organizations
• Willingness to travel within the assigned territory and periodically to accounts in North America Eastern Region
• Timely responses to the customer base, both in communication and on‑site visits
• Six Sigma knowledge would be good but not required, company training available

We are Offering

As part of our team, you will receive a competitive base salary, participate in a generous performance‑related bonus plan, and also receive a 401(k) plan with company matching, life insurance, and medical insurance as well as 9 holidays.

The typical base salary range for this position is anticipated to be between $90,000 and $120,000 annually.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category applicable under federal, state and local laws.

Nearest Major Market: New Haven

Nearest Secondary Market: Hartford