Associate Investigator - Electroplating Technology

Qnity Electronics•Marlborough, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Qnity is seeking an Associate Investigator - Electroplating Technology to support electroplating process development, laboratory operations, product validation, and technical investigations for advanced metallization technologies. The role combines hands-on laboratory work, process optimization, materials characterization, and data-driven problem solving to support new product development and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will bring practical electroplating experience, analytical skills, and a commitment to safe laboratory practices, working closely with R&D teams to develop and validate plating technologies. This position is 100% onsite at Qnity’s Marlborough, Massachusetts facility. Candidates within daily commuting distance will be given priority. Sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
Prior electroplating or surface characterization experience.
Experience preparing plating solutions, maintaining bath chemistry, operating plating equipment, and troubleshooting plating defects or process variation.
Working knowledge of electrochemical principles and common plating systems, including nickel, copper, silver, and tin.
Ability to work safely with wet chemistries and follow laboratory safety, chemical hygiene, PPE, and waste-handling procedures.
Strong experimental organization, technical documentation, and data analysis capabilities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

Experience with multiple electroplating chemistries or surface-finishing technologies.
Experience supporting pilot-scale or production-scale electroplating operations.
Hands-on experience with XRF, SEM, XRD, spectroscopy, microscopy, wet-chemical analysis, or similar characterization techniques.
Knowledge of coating thickness, adhesion, corrosion, and surface performance testing methods.
Familiarity with ASTM or ISO standards, statistical process control (SPC), and quality systems.
Experience with corrosion science, surface science, formulation development, or Design of Experiments (DOE).
Lean Six Sigma training or certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare, maintain, analyze, and optimize electroplating baths and chemical solutions.
Plan and perform laboratory plating trials, process evaluations, and scale-up activities.
Monitor coating performance, including thickness, adhesion, appearance, and related measures.
Analyze bath chemistry and process data to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions.
Calibrate, maintain, and operate laboratory instrumentation used for process control and analysis.
Record procedures, observations, data, and conclusions in laboratory notebooks and digital systems.
Communicate technical findings and recommendations to project teams and technical leaders.
Collaborate with R&D teams to develop, improve, and validate electroplating processes and technologies.
Follow environmental, health, safety, chemical-handling, and waste-management requirements.