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Applications Specialist

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions
Hartford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 8/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/19/2026
Business Unit: MAES

Division: Advanced Interconnect Solutions - Circuitry Soluti

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future!

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business segment of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI), is renowned worldwide for its commitment to revolutionizing the electronics industry. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have continually set new benchmarks for excellence, reliability and sustainability in electronic materials.


  • Wafer Level Packaging - Revolutionizing wafer fabrication processes for enhanced efficiency and performance
  • Circuitry Solutions - Tailored solutions to meet the dynamic demands of modern circuitry
  • Electronics Assembly Solutions - Innovating semiconductor, surface mount technology, and power electronics assembly for unparalleled reliability
  • Advanced Materials and Joining - Engineering polymer and metal joining solutions for optimally performing circuits
  • Film & Smart Surface Solutions - Transforming electronics with cutting-edge materials and technologies for enhanced functionality and reliability
  • Micromax – Elevating electronics through high-performing, specialized inks and pastes


Across diverse sectors including automotive, consumer electronics, mobile devices, telecom, data storage, infrastructure, and AI, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions has earned the trust of manufacturers worldwide. Our comprehensive range of high-quality solutions and technical services enables the entire electronics supply chain, empowering businesses to thrive in today's competitive landscape.

We embody the 'Elements of our Culture'- our 5C's; Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders, to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a practical, creative, and extremely talented Chemist to join our applications development team. The Applications Specialist will be responsible for providing local, site-specific support for our product development functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for scale up and testing of proprietary additives and components coming from research and development under the guidance of their supervisor. The applications chemist will characterize the processes utilizing DoE methodologies and the deposits by physical and chemical methods providing feedback to research and development. In addition, they will assist in developing and implementing analytical techniques for products and processes as well as assist in production scale-up, field installation and troubleshooting as necessary.

What will you be doing?


  • Product scale up testing of formulations for electrodeposition of metals for the electronics industry including printed circuit boards, IC substrates and LED applications.
  • Execution of DoE’s to test new formulations for viability and optimization.
  • Able to observe, analyze, calculate and interpret results, prepare reports and recommend further action based on results.
  • Generate relevant technical data for marketing presentations and specific applications.
  • Assist in beta-site testing and commercialization of new products at global GDAC’s and customer sites
  • Actively participate in work group team meetings to address safety, process improvement, problem solving, and other work group, department, and functional topics.
  • Hold self to highest standards on safety. Committed to build strong safety culture in all laboratory and related activities.
  • Effective communication skills are necessary for working with the external customers as well as internal stakeholders.
  • Thorough literature and background information searching
  • Accountable for a project and achieving specific technical goals within that project.
  • Keep up with new techniques and methods developed in the field.
  • Ability to maintain instruments mechanically a plus.
  • Ability to work in a high paced and multi-task environment. Self-motivated. Team oriented.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to convey technical information effectively and concisely to engineering, sales, technicians, etc.


Who are You?

1-2 years of related experience working in chemistry laboratories

What competencies will you need?

We are Offering...

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

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