R&D Chemist

Company description

Since 1936, AIM Solder has been a manufacturing company specializing in a wide range of soldering products for the industrial and electronics sectors. Our headquarters are based in Montreal, where we are dedicated to manufacturing reliable and innovative products to our clients worldwide. At AIM Solder, we value professional growth and employee well-being while fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Chemist to join our R&D team in Montreal. This role focuses on the development of cutting-edge flux medium chemistries for solder pastesfor next-generation electronic assembly applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in organic chemistry and a passion for innovation.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop solder paste and flux formulas in compliance with IPC and customer specifications.
• Conduct research on new raw materials and chemical interactions to improve performance and reliability.
• Participate in pre‑production to help transition the formulations to the pilot plant and full-scale manufacturing, including support during plant trials or start of production.
• Apply technical competence and knowledge gained from past experiences to generate new ideas that leads to innovative products.
• Participate in the analysis and search for causes of nonconformities and the devising of corrective action needed to ensure that defects do not re‑occur.
• Create and maintain all documentation to develop and commercialize the products (e.g. lab notebooks, specifications, technical test data etc.).
• Analyze consumer research to translate consumer insights into innovative approaches from a formulation standpoint.
• Support products throughout their life cycle, developing and implementing changes as needed.
• Work professionally, autonomously, and effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Consistently complete work in a timely manner and meet deadline.
• Stay current with industry trends, standards, and emerging technologies in soldering and flux chemistry.
• Perform other tasks as assigned and needed to meet customer and/or department expectations.

Qualifications

• Ph.D.(preferred) or master's degreein chemistry or a closely related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years in chemical R&D, ideally in developing fluxes, soldering materials, adhesives, coatings, surface chemistry or related industries.
• Experience in formulation development and chemical analysis techniques.
• Strong knowledge of organic/inorganic chemistry principles applied to industrial formulations.
• Understanding of IPC standards and electronic material compliance (preferred).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for technical reporting and collaboration.

Additional Information

AIM Solder promotes diversity and inclusion and fosters a work environment where team members feel valued, respected and supported. The masculine gender is used only to simplify the content of the text.