THE ROLEWe are seeking a R&D Chemist (Reliability-Focused) to lead the development, optimization, and technical direction of advanced polymer, composite, and hybrid material systems used in high‑reliability, microelectronics‑related applications.This is a technical role for a chemist with deep formulation expertise and a strong understanding of material reliability, failure mechanisms, and long‑term performance under combined stresses. The successful candidate will own formulation strategy within their technical domain, make independent technical decisions, and drive materials solutions from concept through robust, manufacturable implementation.The role requires fluency across multiple resin platforms, hybrid systems, and ceramic or inorganic filler technologies, combined with a failure‑aware, reliability‑driven mindset. This individual will act as a technical authority and reference point for materials behavior, formulation trade‑offs, and reliability risk. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSFormulation Leadership with Reliability Ownership•Lead the design, development, and optimization of polymer based and hybrid material formulations with explicit accountability for: Long term stability under thermal, mechanical, electrical, and environmental cyclingResistance to degradation mechanisms relevant to microelectronics and high reliability systemsRobust performance across multiple, interacting stress vectors •Define formulation strategy across multiple resin families, selecting and balancing chemistries based on reliability risk, performance margin, and manufacturing robustness.•Independently determine experimental approaches, formulation trade offs, and development priorities. Hybrid and Filled Material System Strategy•Own technical direction for the development of formulations incorporating: Ceramic and inorganic fillersFunctional particulates, modifiers, and reinforcements •Establish clear structure–property–reliability relationships related to: Filler selection and surface chemistryLoading levels and dispersion qualityStress distribution, damage tolerance, and failure initiation • Make formulation decisions with accountability for downstream reliability performance. Failure Aware Material Development•Drive materials evaluation beyond “meets specification” criteria by: Identifying early indicators of degradation and reliability riskAssessing sensitivity to process variation and use condition extremes •Apply formulation levers to mitigate key failure drivers, including: Thermal fatigue and CTE mismatch effectsInterfacial delamination and adhesion lossLong term chemical, mechanical, or structural instability •Translate failure analysis insights into proactive materials design improvements. Scale Up, Process Robustness, and Manufacturability•Lead hands on formulation, blending, and materials development at laboratory and pilot scale.•Ensure formulation concepts translate into process robust, reproducible material systems suitable for manufacturing.•Anticipate and manage the impact of formulation decisions on: Process windowsManufacturing consistencyField reliability and performance margins Cross Functional Technical Leadership•Act as a technical authority working closely with: Process and design engineersReliability and failure analysis teamsManufacturing and operations stakeholders •Drive material troubleshooting and optimization based on real application behavior and field performance, not laboratory metrics alone.•Lead benchmarking and competitive evaluations focused on durability, reliability margin, and long term robustness, informing technical and strategic decisions. QUALIFICATIONSEducation•Master’s degree/ PhD Degree in: Organic ChemistryPolymer ChemistryMaterials Science •Academic focus must be complemented by strong practical formulation experience.Experience•5–10+ years of industrial experience leading formulation centric materials development in one or more of the following: Microelectronics or electronic materialsReliability driven materials developmentAdvanced polymers, composites, or hybrid material systems •Demonstrated experience owning formulation development and technical decisions, rather than executing directed tasks.Prior exposure to: Failure analysisReliability testing methodologiesDegradation or lifetime studies is strongly preferred. •Experience contributing as a technical contributor or subject matter expert across projects or platforms is highly desirable.