R&D Application Engineer II

Element Solutions Inc

Application Engineer supporting laboratory-focused test method development and process optimization in electronics. Hands-on role in developing and validating next-generation electronic materials.

Posted 5/5/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This position is highly laboratory‑focused, supporting test method development, DOE‑driven process optimization, reliability testing, and failure analysis.
The application Engineer plays a central, hands‑on role in supporting development and validation of next‑generation electronic materials, including advanced die attach solutions and sintered nanomaterials.
Support failure mode analysis, identify defects and material-related issues, and recommend improvement solutions.
Performing product evaluations, application trials, and performance testing.
Support sample build campaigns using specialized tools.
Preparing technical reports, test summaries, and recommendations.
Operate and manage laboratory application process equipment including screen printers, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, sinter presses, environmental test chambers, die shear machines, and electrical probing systems.
Perform periodic maintenance on assigned equipment to ensure optimal working conditions.
Ensuring technical documentation is accurate, up‑to‑date, and compliant with industry regulations.
The engineer will own ISO/EHS compliance, documentation discipline, and lab operational excellence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Diploma /bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
0 to 5 years of experience in semiconductor or electronics assembly industry.
Aspirational & enterprising freshers with relevant engineering degree can also apply.
Experience with die attach or advanced packaging preferred.
Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving.
Excellent documentation and communication.
Ability to manage multiple projects.
Proficiency with DOE, ANOVA, MSA, FMEA Preferred.
Strong skills in Excel and Minitab.

Benefits

Comp & perks

As part of our team here, in addition to a competitive Gross Salary you will be eligible to participate in a generous performance-related bonus scheme.
3 comprehensive insurance benefits 1. GMC (Self/ Spouse and 2 Kids – INR 5 Lakhs coverage), 2. GPA – 5 Times of Annual Salary sum assured for Employee, 3. GTLI - 5 Times of Annual Salary sum assured for Employee.

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Hard Skills & Tools

test method developmentDOEprocess optimizationfailure analysisproduct evaluationsapplication trialsperformance testinganalytical skillsExcelMinitab

Soft Skills

analytical thinkingproblem-solvingdocumentationcommunicationproject management

Certifications

ISO complianceEHS compliance