Electroplating Process Engineer

Positronic•Springfield, MO

29d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer will be responsible for the optimization, maintenance, and any new development of electroplating processes, ensuring high-quality surface finishes on a variety of metal components. This role requires a foundation in chemical/electrical/mechanical engineering, materials science, statistics, or a related field, as well as a foundational knowledge of chemistry, process troubleshooting, and laboratory procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related STEM field.
1 to 2 years of related experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Understanding of electroplating chemistry, process engineering, and quality systems.
Working knowledge of AS9100 standards, SPC tools, and root cause analysis.
Understanding of manufacturing scheduling and cost control.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance in industrial chemical operations.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Skilled in data-driven process evaluation and training implementation.
Effective communicator across technical and non-technical teams.
Strong reasoning skills and attention to process variability.
Visual and oral communication clarity for training and coaching.

Nice To Haves

Prefered leadership and team development abilities.

Responsibilities

Improve electroplating processes for various metals (e.g., nickel, gold, silver, chrome, zinc, copper).
Optimized electroless plating processes to improve coating uniformity, reduce chemical consumption, and enhance overall process efficiency and product quality.
Conduct root cause analysis and resolve plating defects such as blistering, poor adhesion, thickness, roughness, or discoloration.
Perform routine analytical testing (pH, conductivity, metal concentration, etc.) and adjust chemical compositions accordingly.
Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and plating process documentation.
Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations related to chemical handling and waste disposal for any newly developed process.
Collaborate with R&D, quality control, and production teams to support new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Specify and help maintain plating equipment, rectifiers, tanks, filters, and agitation systems.
Stay updated on industry best practices, new technologies, and emerging surface treatment techniques.
Uphold Positronic’s standards of integrity, quality, and operational excellence.
Identify hazards in the workplace and report them to management and/or the safety coordinator.
Collaborate with the EHS department to meet local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including OSHA, NFPA, DNR, EPA, and Amphenol sustainability practices.
Work with the Quality department to ensure compliance with AS9100 certification standards.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.