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Research Chemist I

Company Overview

Indium Corporation® is a premier materials refiner, smelter, manufacturer, and supplier to the global electronics, semiconductor, thin-film, and thermal management markets. Since 1934, we have established global technical support and factories in China, Germany, India, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Job Responsibilities  

• Lead material design, preparation, testing, and characterization while reporting directly to the supervisor.
• Utilize chemistry, metallurgy, and relevant knowledge in a laboratory environment as directed by the supervisor.
• Design and implement DOE’s for targeted upgraded performance, including modifying formulation, material processing, etc.
• Devise and manufacture modifications of materials for upgraded performance under the direction of the supervisor.
• Understand the customer needs by communicating with customers directly.
• Perform testing of material properties and behavior (including mechanical, electrical, thermal, etc.) following well-established standards and procedures.
• Understand and follow electronic industry practices including applications for soldering, sintering, surface mount technology, semiconductor packaging, thermal interface interconnections, etc.
• Design new test vehicles and/or new testing methodology for material development independently.
• Complete data collection and processing of material testing and performance.
• Manage and maintain equipment and consumable lab supplies for routinely used items.
• Document details and procedures for testing of materials, processes, assemblies, and instrumentation.
• Assist the supervisor in developing and delivering manufacturing processes for materials.
• Optimize processing conditions and parameters to enhance material performance.
• Develop and design novel test methodology for more efficient material performance assessment.
• Present research findings, information, and insight internally and externally.
• Follow laboratory compliance and site-specific environmental protection requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline with 5 years related technical experience required, or a Master’s degree in technical discipline with 2 years related technical experience required, or a Ph. D. in technical discipline with related technical experience required; Technical discipline defined as chemistry, metallurgy, material science, or engineering.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to write and speak fluently in English.
• Strong computer skills with a focus on data processing
• Experience in safety, quality assurance, and best engineering and laboratory practices.
• Knowledge of Design of Experience (DOE).
• “Hands on” machine operation and test experience.
• Demonstrated ability to complete a wide-variety of assignments in a manufacturing lab environment.
• Ability to read and understand product design and fabrication documentation.
• Ability to document design changes for specifications per standards.
• Ability to work independently with verbal or written instructions.

Application Instructions

We invite interested candidates to submit your CV/resume, ensuring that it includes all required information.

Benefits 

We offer the following benefits, including but not limited to:

• Competitive salaries
• Systematic employee training
• Social insurance and housing fund
• Meal allowance
• Phone allowance
• Employee health check-ups
• Medical insurance
• Employee travel
• Year-end bonus
• Paid annual leave
• Holiday benefits

Indium Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe work environment. We do not tolerate discrimination of any form and are committed to upholding our values of respect and fairness in all aspects of the workplace.