R&D Chemist II (Electroplating)

Location: Onsite laboratory role near Bridgeport, with Danbury listed as a secondary market.

Salary: $81,470–$122,206 per year, plus performance-related bonus.

Company

hirify.global develops electronic materials, electroplating chemistries, assembly materials, inks, pastes, and joining solutions for semiconductor, electronics, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, and infrastructure applications.

What you will do

• Develop and optimize electroplating chemistries, materials, and processes for semiconductor and advanced packaging applications.
• Conduct hands-on formulation, plating experiments, sample preparation, materials characterization, and data analysis.
• Investigate plating mechanisms, chemistry interactions, feature filling, deposit properties, and process performance using electrochemistry and materials science.
• Design and execute systematic experiments and DOE studies to optimize formulations and process conditions.
• Use statistical analysis, data analytics, automation, and AI-assisted tools to accelerate experimentation and R&D productivity.
• Collaborate with R&D, applications, engineering, product management, manufacturing, and analytical teams to support product development, scale-up, and commercialization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in electroplating, semiconductor wet processing, materials development, or related R&D.
• Hands-on experience with electroplating, electrodeposition, or other wet chemical processes.
• Knowledge of electrochemistry and materials science, with strong problem-solving, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience with small hood-scale reactors and laboratory apparatus.

Nice to have

• Experience with semiconductor or advanced packaging technologies such as TSV, RDL, damascene, or hybrid bonding.
• Experience with analytical and materials characterization techniques.
• Experience with DOE, statistical analysis, programming, automation, or AI-assisted scientific tools.
• Synthesis experience with plating organic polymer additives.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, cross-functional environment focused on continuous improvement.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness program, paid time off, holidays, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.
• Transparent management and opportunities for career growth.