Chemist

at Coilcraft in Cary, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Coilcraft is a successful, privately-held company in Cary, IL with a worldwide reputation for high-quality passive electronic components. Coilcraft operates in a wide range of industries, including telecommunications, computers, automotive, broadband communications, and consumer electronics. We are seeking a skilled individual to join our engineering team as a Chemist

Job Responsibilities:

• Research new materials and compounds for use in electromagnetic products.
• Develop a range of materials and processing techniques for use in leading-edge products.
• Build samples and perform tests to validate electrical performance.
• Create manufacturing processes for high volume.
• Document methods and tests to support product development.
• Work with project managers to support NPD schedules.

We Require:

• BS in Chemistry
• 2-5 years of experience
• Experience with adhesives and polymers is a plus
• Exceptional creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to change directions quickly
• Strong written and oral technical communication skills
• Attention to detail - strong documenting skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with others

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

This position may require compliance with ITAR export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens or have permanent resident status.