Plating Process Engineer

Keysight Technologies, Inc.•Santa Rosa, CA

About The Position

We are seeking a Plating Process Engineer to support and advance PMTC’s precision plating operations. This role is responsible for the design, development, optimization, and sustainment of plating processes used in high‑reliability, high‑precision components. In this role, you will work closely with product engineers, operations, quality, and suppliers to support production, enable new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement across quality, cost, yield, and throughput.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
6+ years of progressive experience in process engineering
Demonstrated experience with metal finishing processes
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Precious metals and electroless plating experience
Functional electronics experience
Experience in precision manufacturing or high‑reliability components
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications
Project management experience, including leading cross‑functional initiatives
Experience with wastewater treatment and environmental compliance in metal finishing operations

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize precision plating processes, including equipment selection, tooling, fixtures, and process parameters
Create and maintain process specifications, manufacturing routings, work instructions, and supporting documentation
Define and control critical process parameters
Estimate cycle times, labor requirements, and process costs
Support new product introduction through process validation, pre‑production, and production ramp activities
Investigate product defects and manufacturing issues; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions
Review, analyze, and approve process deviations in accordance with quality control procedures
Work directly with Product Engineers on design for manufacturability and design for plating considerations
Lead and participate in cross‑functional projects, serving as the plating subject‑matter expert
Create, maintain, and optimize chemical tanks and plating baths in compliance with internal safety standards and external regulations
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, yield, cost reduction, and process robustness