Business Overview

MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions is a global supplier of industrial metal and plastic finishing chemistries. We primarily design and manufacture chemical systems that protect and decorate surfaces. Our high-performance functional coatings improve resistance to wear and tear, such as hard chrome plating of shock absorbers for cars or provide corrosion resistance for appliance parts. Our decorative performance coatings apply finishes for parts in various end markets such as automotive interiors or jewelry surfaces. As part of our broader sustainable solutions platform, we also provide both chemistry and equipment for turnkey wastewater treatment and recycle and reuse solutions. Our industrial customer base is highly diverse and includes customers in the following end markets: appliances and electronics equipment; automotive parts; industrial parts; plumbing goods; construction equipment and transportation equipment. MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions is a business unit of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI). Element Solutions Inc is a leading specialty chemicals company whose businesses supply a broad range of solutions that enhance the products people use every day.

Job Purpose

The resource, reporting to the R&D DPM Manager, will be responsible for the organization and implementation of R&D projects in collaboration with a team. They will also be responsible for documentation and presentation of results.

Job Responsibilities

Development of new processes with focus on DPM (Precious Metal).
Improvement of existing electroplating and surface technology processes.
Creation of formulations and technical information.
Testing and qualification of raw materials.
Development of R&D projects both independently and collaboratively with local and global teams.
Practical start of newly designed processes.
Supporting new products introduction in production and in customer applications.
Implementation and coordination of specific development projects based on customer needs.
Planning, executing and evaluating coating tests at laboratory and pilot plant scale.
Report creation and result presentation.
Scientific orientation and dialog in project work.
Presentation and documentation of project progress.
Monitoring patent, technical literature and implementing proposal in projects.
Advise and inform colleagues about new procedures.
Participation in symposium and lecture events.
Presentations at internal and external events.

Requirements & Qualifications

University degree, bachelor's degree
Chemical-technical education and professional experience in research and development of processing chemicals for surface coating
Good knowledge of science and technology / Preferred: electroplating and chemistry
Initial work experience, appropriate training, or a combination of both
Written and spoken English
PC skills, Microsoft Office
Analytical thinking (problem solving ability)
Ability to work in a team and intercultural cooperation
Awareness of safety and cleanliness
Willingness to travel

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

R&D Engineer