Engineering Manager

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future!


MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business segment of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI), is renowned worldwide for its commitment to revolutionizing the electronics industry. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have continually set new benchmarks for excellence, reliability and sustainability in electronic materials.

• Wafer Level Packaging - Revolutionizing wafer fabrication processes for enhanced efficiency and performance
• Circuitry Solutions - Tailored solutions to meet the dynamic demands of modern circuitry
• Electronics Assembly Solutions - Innovating semiconductor, surface mount technology, and power electronics assembly for unparalleled reliability
• Advanced Materials and Joining - Engineering polymer and metal joining solutions for optimally performing circuits
• Film & Smart Surface Solutions - Transforming electronics with cutting-edge materials and technologies for enhanced functionality and reliability
• Micromax - Elevating electronics through high-performing, specialized inks and pastes

Across diverse sectors including automotive, consumer electronics, mobile devices, telecom, data storage, infrastructure, and AI, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions has earned the trust of manufacturers worldwide. Our comprehensive range of high-quality solutions and technical services enables the entire electronics supply chain, empowering businesses to thrive in today's competitive landscape.


We embody the 'Elements of our Culture'- our 5C's; Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders, to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment.

Who are we looking for?
Under the direction of the Sr. Director - Manufacturing, the Engineering Manager will provide the MAES business with leadership that drives facility and work process improvements to meet the demanding requirements of our customers in the semiconductor and automotive industries. This position will support and drive organizational change to ensure that safety, quality and productivity goals are met, and that product and process development activities and continuous improvement programs meet the needs of our business and customers. The Engineering Manager is accountable for managing teams to support capital deployment, manufacturing engineering, process development and product scale-up.


What will you be doing?

• Capital planning to meet business unit goals. Lead process to prioritize capital projects into the corporate portfolio planning process.
• Execution of the capital program. Ensure all capital project proposals are consistent with business strategy. Lead projects through capital productivity processes, ensure competitive project implementation.
• Manage business costs associated with capex, period expense, depreciation
• Identifies project risks and develops mitigation strategies to protect against loss and business interruption.
• Provides competency expertise and promotes compliance with best financial practices
• Provide daily plant support for troubleshooting batch process deviations.
• Manage programs to improve first pass yield, reduce scrap and waste
• Manage and implement control plans and FMEA process for product families.
• Define and implement continuous improvement roadmaps to improve capability, yield, capacity and product cost.
• Conduct and manage SPC review process and drive reduction in variation.
• Implement process improvements to meet customer requirements for new and existing products.
• Use process automation and data analysis to improve capability of existing products.
• Develop roadmaps for best-known-methods in key process technologies such as, purification, filtration, packaging, particle measurement.
• Execute requests for samples of new products for customer trials.
• Design and implement shelf-life studies for new formulations.
• Lead technical design review process and HVM readiness activities to ensure that new products can be successfully transferred to manufacturing.
• Develop automation recipes and control strategies for new products.

Who are You?

• BS in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent & >15 years of relevant experience OR MS Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent & >11 years of relevant experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience developing teams and leading employees through resource management and project prioritization.
• Experience in new product development and scale-up of products and processes.
• Direct experience of customer interactions and expectations of semiconductor industry
• Strong knowledge of process controls and distributed control systems.
• Experience driving best practices for maintenance excellence/preventive maintenance.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills. Self-managing, proactive.
• Demonstrated leadership capability - personnel development, leading teams, resolving conflict, sound judgment

We understand that not all candidates may meet the requirements listed above. If you believe you have the knowledge and experience necessary to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.


We are Offering...
Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future - You will be part of a highly collaborative culture that promotes continuous improvement through cross-functional partnerships to achieve our mission. We do this through a strong and unified culture and transparent management which has empowered us to create high performing global teams that achieve superior solutions for our customers.


As part of the MAES Team, you will have ...

• Opportunities for career growth, competitive compensation (competitive base salary and performance related bonus plan) and benefits packages (health, dental, and vision insurance, Wellness Program, PTO/Holidays, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match).
• Innovated work environment where you will be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team.
• Perks and Incentives such as paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional development

The typical base salary range for this position is between $128,636.00 to $192,954.00


Equal Opportunity Employer


All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category applicable under federal, state and local laws.