Job Description
TITLE : Plating Process Development Engineer
Comp: $140,000-$180,000
Location: New Albany, IN
Our client is seeking immediate assistance in identifying a candidate for a Plating Process Development Engineer direct hire position in New Albany, IN.
Responsibilities:
TITLE : Plating Process Development Engineer
Comp: $140,000-$180,000
Location: New Albany, IN
Our client is seeking immediate assistance in identifying a candidate for a Plating Process Development Engineer direct hire position in New Albany, IN.
Responsibilities:
- Design and execute experiments focused on electrochemical deposition and development of novel plating materials
- Characterize deposited materials using analytical tools, coordinating both internal and external lab testing efforts
- Support both R&D and production teams with plating process development, optimization, and troubleshooting
- Collaborate with chemical suppliers and equipment vendors to evaluate and implement new plating technologies
- Lead the transition of new plating processes from development into full-scale production
- Drive product testing, validation, and qualification of new materials and processes
- Maintain lab procedures, documentation, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plating quality, consistency, and performance
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in electroplating, electrolytic plating, or similar surface coating processes
- Strong experience working in reel-to-reel or strip line plating environments
- Direct experience with gold and nickel plating processes
- Hands-on materials characterization experience using tools such as SEM, XRD, XRF, or similar
- Ability to work effectively in both lab and production environments
- Proven troubleshooting skills related to plating quality and process improvement
- Comfortable working in a chemical environment with a strong focus on safety and proper material handling
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally