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MACDERMID ALPHA ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS
MacDermid Alpha 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.
Through the innovation of specialty chemicals and materials under our Alpha, Compugraphics, Electrolube, Kester, and MacDermid Enthone brands, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions provides solutions that power electronics interconnection. We serve all global regions and every step of device manufacturing within each segment of the electronics supply chain. The experts in our Semiconductor Solutions, Circuitry Solutions, and Assembly Solutions divisions collaborate in design, implementation, and technical service to ensure success for our partner clients. Our solutions enable our customers' manufacture of extraordinary electronic devices at high productivity and reduced cycle time.
FILM and SMART SURFACE SOLUTIONS (F and SSS)
Film and Smart Surface Solutions (F and SSS) are currently active in more than 50 countries. The main production location is in the UK, with plans in place to realize a second production location in Asia. Our R and D and Technical centers are already in all three territories, Americas, Asia and Europe.
Our target for the F and SSS division is to become the market leader in the in:mold electronics space for the automotive industry. As the industry transitions to unprecedented new levels of vehicle connectivity and autonomy, the consumer demand for clear and efficient control and information presented as part of a stunning automotive interior at the human:machine interface, grows rapidly. This is a unique opportunity to be part of this division to gain substantial market share.
Our most recent division capitalizes on emerging trends in human:machine interfaces, displays and in:mold electronics in the automotive industry. The division combines our extensive offering of specialty films for the industrial and automotive industries with our developing portfolio of flexible and formable conductive and non:conductive inks. The combination of these products with our in:depth materials and process expertise enables our customers to create formed, structurally rigid three:dimensional automotive controls and displays, that are at the forefront of modern cockpit aesthetics and functionality.
Who are we looking for?
The Applications Engineer will be responsible for developing applications knowhow for product evaluation, material testing and characterization, and prototyping. In addition, this Applications Engineer will provide applications and technical support to global customers for Film and Smart Surface Solutions business.
What will you be doing?
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With minimal oversight, works to develop new test methods and technologies to test our products in line with the Company's marketing direction for specific customers or market segments.
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Investigate, and experiment with new technologies or ideas and modify the test to meet the application and customer requirements.
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Perform internal screening tests to assess performance of product prototypes for new applications.
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Lead development and validation of test vehicles and test methods for characterization of materials for specific applications.
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Demonstrate process feasibility and performance of Film and Smart Surface Solutions materials to customers and partners by performing assembly, performance and reliability testing and failure analyses on internal as well as external test vehicles.
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Plan and execute the tests to evaluate mechanical, thermal and electrical reliability of our products.
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Calibrate research and test equipment to ensure dependable research results.
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Work with components, equipment vendors, and assembly houses to develop integrated solutions for customers.
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Report project progress; publish techni