What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electroplating Engineer position at Wieland?
Overview
Wieland Rolled Products (Somers Thin Strip) located in Waterbury, CT is seeking an Electroplating Engineer to join the team!
Who We Are:
Since 1909, Thin Strip Products has excelled in developing the manufacturing expertise to produce exceptionally thin metal strip products. This proficiency, combined with an unwavering commitment to research and innovation, has established us as the world leader in the production of customized thin gauge metal strip.
Why Wieland? We offer:
- Benefits - we offer health, vision, dental, life, disability, and more starting on Day 1
- Retirement Savings - Wieland offers competitive 401(k) savings plans
- Professional Development - We focus on helping people at every level of their career identify their strengths, sharpen their skills, and ensure long-term success
- Growth Opportunities - We have over 8,000 employees worldwide and 35 locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
- Wellness - Wieland encourages participation in our wellness programs including health classes, gym reimbursements, and more
- Sustainability - Wieland continues to break ground with Eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations
The role of Electroplating Engineer:
We are seeking a highly skilled Plating Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of plating processes, including the selection of plating materials, process development, and optimization. The Plating Engineer will also provide technical support to the production team, troubleshoot issues, and develop solutions to improve plating performance
Responsibilities
CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES FOR ELECTROPLATING ENGINEER:
- Develop and implement plating processes for new products
- Optimize existing copper, copper alloy and other non-ferrous plating processes to improve efficiency and product quality
- Select plating materials and develop appropriate plating solutions
- Provide technical support to the production team for plating-related issues
- Troubleshoot plating problems and develop solutions to improve performance
- Conduct experiments and perform statistical analysis to validate process improvements
- Manage plating lab and analytical equipment relating to surface characterization
- Develop and maintain plating process documentation
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations
- Participate in continuous improvement activities
- Support site level RD&I and Process Technology initiatives
Qualifications
CORE COMPETIENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELECTROPLATING ENGINEER:
- Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, materials science, extractive metallurgy or related field
- 3 years of experience in plating engineering
- Electroplating and surface finishing (AESF) or Electroplater finishing (CEF) certification a plus
- Strong knowledge of plating processes, materials, and equipment
- Experience with statistical analysis and process control
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge operating and maintaining a scanning electron microscope a plus
- Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations
Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.
