Electroplating Engineer

Job Overview

The Electroplating Engineer plays a critical role in managing and refining electroplating operations to guarantee uniform product quality, efficient processing, and adherence to safety and environmental regulations. This position is essential in meeting growing production demands and maintaining consistent surface treatment workflows.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee and regulate electroplating procedures, focusing on bath chemistry, current density, temperature control, and coating thickness.
• Ensure daily plating activities fulfill quality benchmarks and align with client requirements.
• Identify plating defects and implement effective corrective and preventive solutions.
• Perform routine bath analyses and manage timely replenishment and maintenance activities.
• Enhance processes to boost productivity, decrease product rejections, and limit chemical usage.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Production, and Maintenance teams to resolve process-related issues.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards in all plating operations.
• Assist in audits, documentation upkeep, and standardizing procedures.
• Contribute to new product development, experimental trials, and continuous process advancements in surface treatment.
• Train and mentor operators on best practices and established protocols.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of practical experience in electroplating or surface treatment within a manufacturing context.
• Deep understanding of electroplating methodologies, chemicals used, and quality control techniques.
• Knowledgeable about safety, environmental compliance, and regulatory standards linked to electroplating.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication capabilities.

Core Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in electroplating process management and control.
• Familiarity with surface treatment technologies and coating methods.
• Experience in quality assurance and identifying plating defects.
• Competence in chemical handling with a focus on safety compliance.
• Ability to optimize processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Additional Information

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally permitted to work in the United States. This role does not provide visa sponsorship; applicants holding temporary visa statuses such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or requiring future sponsorship are not eligible.

Equal Opportunity Employment: The organization is committed to equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, citizenship, national origin, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.