Scientist (m/f/d) Semiconductor, Finishing and Connector Solutions (SFC)

Atotech Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG

  • Berlin
  • Post Date: 9. October 2024
Job Description

Atotech, a brand within the Materials Solutions Division of MKS Instruments, develops leading process and manufacturing technologies for advanced surface modification, electroless and electrolytic plating, and surface finishing. Applying a comprehensive systems-and-solutions approach, Atotech's portfolio includes chemistry, equipment, software, and services for innovative and high-technology applications. These solutions are used in a wide variety of end-markets, including datacenter, consumer electronics and communications infrastructure, as well as in numerous industrial and consumer applications such as automotive, heavy machinery, and household appliances.

With its well-established innovative strength and industry-leading global TechCenter network, MKS delivers pioneering solutions through its Atotech brand – combined with unparalleled on-site support for customers worldwide. For more information about Atotech, please visit us at atotech.com.

MKS in Berlin is looking for a

Scientist (m/f/d) Semiconductor, Finishing and Connector Solutions (SFC)

Reference number: R11691


As a Scientist (m/f/d) at the Business Unit Semiconductor, Finishing and Connector Solutions (BU SFC), you will partner with SFC R&D & Application teams and support them in electroless metal plating projects to develop the product portfolio. In this role, you will report to the R&D Manager SC.

Your responsibilities

  • Supervision of experiment planning, control, execution, and evaluation according to project plan
  • Creation of documentations, documents, regulations, and reports for related products and processes
  • Ensuring the secrecy of the area of operation
  • Technical supervision executions of patent and literature screenings
  • Ensure all work is conducted safely & in compliance with laws, regulations at MKS Instruments standards (e.g. Corporate Compliance etc.)
  • Strong interaction with Project manager, R&D supervisor, and Applications team

  • Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy or Electrochemistry
  • Interest in cross-functional interaction and basic understanding of project management
  • You are proficient in common office applications and tools such as Microsoft Office and are not afraid to familiarize yourself with new programs
  • You have excellent written and spoken English skills
  • Ability to spend 50% of work in laboratory and willingness to travel up to 20% abroad
  • Creative and proactive way of working with high quality standards and a simultaneous focus on results
  • You are a personality with strong analytical skills
  • You have an eloquent writing style and are a strong communicator on various channels - from emails to customer phone calls
  • As a real organizational talent, you like to keep many balls in the air at the same time and keep a cool head even in turbulent situations

Preferred skills

  • PhD desirable
  • Work experience appropriate for this role on electroless metal deposition technologies
  • Basic analytical and electrochemical knowledge to monitor processes

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