Founded in 1976, Samtec is a leading global manufacturer of electronic interconnect solutions, generating $950 million in annual revenue. Our extensive product portfolio includes High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Optics for Mid-Board and Panel, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers drive innovation to optimize system performance and cost across all interconnect points, supported by a presence in 40+ international locations and products distributed in over 125 countries, ensuring exceptional customer service worldwide.
Summary/Objective
The Plating Process Scientist is responsible for research, development, and the integration of new plating/coating technology into Samtec production processes related to electrochemistry, plating, and other advanced/novel materials. This position will work closely with The New Ventures, Material Innovation, and Plating Process Engineering Groups to onboard new plating/coating technology.
Essential Functions/ Responsibilities.
- Design and execute experiments related to novel materials and manufacturing processes in electrochemical deposition.
- Characterize deposited microstructures and coordinate internal/external analytical laboratory projects and efforts.
- Execute laboratory projects for the Materials Innovations Group and the Plating Process Engineering Teams.
- Support the research, development and implementation of new materials/technologies and the troubleshooting of plating quality issues.
- Work with chemical and equipment suppliers to introduce new plating processes and analysis methods.
- Integrate/transition novel plating technologies into Samtec’s production processes and products.
- Facilitate new plating technologies through product testing and production processes qualifications.
- Maintain lab procedure documents, ensuring they are updated, meeting all requirements for safety and environmental standards.
- The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.
Required Experience and Education
- Scanning electron microscope, x-ray diffraction, elemental and chemical spectroscopic experience.
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Essential functions of the job include the ability to stand, lift, and walk on a continual basis.
- Must be willing to work in a chemical environment.
- Must be able to work with heavy drums of chemicals with a drum dolly.
- Facilitate new plating technologies through product testing and production processes qualifications.
- Must be a self-starter with strong teamwork skills.
- Must be able to work independently and learn quickly.
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
Preferred Experience and Education
- Master’s Degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other relevant Technical or Science related Degree with a minimum of 5 years of laboratory experience in chemical and/or electroplating environments.
- Or, Ph.D. Degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other relevant Technical or Science related Degree with a minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience in chemical and/or electroplating environments.
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Training in Lean manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Statistical Process Control, and Six Sigma
- Experience in the operation and maintenance of analytical equipment.
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Experience can supplement or replace educational preferences/requirements.
