What are the responsibilities and job description for the Formulating Chemist position at Taiyo America Inc?
COMPANY INFORMATION:
Taiyo is the world leader in solder mask products. Taiyo America, Inc. is a manufacturing subsidiary of Taiyo Holdings Co., Ltd. Taiyo America has propelled itself into the latest technologies and trends and continues to use its extensive worldwide R&D resources to further offerings and capabilities that include the latest in inkjet technology for legend ink. Taiyo offers specialty dielectric inks and via filling inks for use with microvia and build-up technologies, as well as thermal-cure and UV-cure solder masks and Inkjet and Packaging inks. New product offerings include dielectric and conductive ink products for the printed electronics, and lighting and displays markets. Future development products for new Automotive Applications such as EV and Autonomous Driving, Robotics, Next Generation Data Centers, VR (Virtual Reality), AR (Augmented Reality), and AI (Artificial Intelligence) markets.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Formulate, develop new products, and modify existing products as identified by the sales staff and company management. Conduct laboratory evaluations and tests of the industry's products and processes. Prepare detailed written reports regarding chemical characteristics. The Formulating Chemist will also have supervisory responsibility for R&D Technicians.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Prepare design of experiments (DOE) to aid in the development of new products related to the solar energy industry, printed electronics, ink jet technologies, specialty coatings and additives, nanotechnologies and applications.
- Compile feasibility studies for bringing new products and emerging technologies through manufacturing to the marketplace.
- Provide product and manufacturing support.
- Provide product quality control and support.
- Must comply with all OSHA and company workplace safety requirements at all times.
- Participate in multifunctional teams.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Other duties as assigned from time to time.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 4-year college degree in engineering or chemistry.
- Preferred: Minimum 4-years’ experience in chemical technologies and polymer science.
PREFERRED:
- Knowledge of ink jet technologies, advanced materials and emerging technologies, including nano technologies.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Chemical laboratory environment.
- Occasional weekend or overtime work.
- Travel may be required.
SAFETY HAZARDS:
- Chemical elements routinely found in scientific/chemistry laboratory environment.
