R&D Engineer – Specialty Chemicals – at MKS, Apply Now!
MKS Instruments is hiring an R&D Engineer – Specialty Chemicals for its research and development team. This role involves conducting bench experiments, designing and modifying product formulations, exploring new technologies, and collaborating with global teams to develop innovative solutions in the specialty chemicals domain. If you have a strong background in chemical engineering, chemistry, or electrochemistry and a passion for innovation, this is a perfect opportunity to advance your career in R&D.
You Will Make an Impact By:
- Candidate is expected to work in the laboratory to carry out “on the bench” experiments and in pilot line to demonstrate feasibility and new products development.
- Creation Design of experiments (DOE) and independent planning of Project assigned with project management frameworks.
- Perform and execute assigned tasks in a timely and qualitative manner for R&D.
- Develop and modify product formulations as per the business requirement while reading, using appropriate literature / patent / competition / supplier searches/ market research related to the projects.
- Working and collaborating with other team members in a laboratory environment.
Technical Skills
- 3-6 yrs. experience in industries like chemical/ electrochemical/ polymer/ physical/ organic/ inorganic & Surface treatment.
- Education background of PhD/ B. Tech/master’s in chemical engineering/ chemistry/ electrochemistry / Polymer Chemistry / Physical Chemistry / Organic Chemistry / Inorganic Chemistry.
- Six sigma (Green belt onwards) / Project management certifications would be an added advantage.
- Strong proficiency in software and statistical applications like Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint/JMP/Minitab etc.
- Experience in e-notebooks/ELN would be an added advantage.
Soft Skills
- Ability to analyze data and provide logical conclusions, document in the form of a research report, present work in the relevant forums to team members/scientific audience.
- Strong oral and written communication, collaboration and team player skills Quick learner, Agile, proactive; would have a passion for innovation to create new products and add value in R&D.
- Strong critical and analytical skills to ensure all aspects of projects are clearly understood, well-documented and conclusive for the exit gate reporting.
Preferred Skills: (Optional)
- Experience in working in chemical laboratories, developing formulations & products, and qualification for R&D.
- Basic understanding of solvents, polymers, reaction mechanistic, electrochemistry – key components, their reaction mechanism, molecular interactions.
- In-depth knowledge of surfactants, organic and inorganic molecules.
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