Senior Scientist - Plating Technology & Surface Analysis(m/w/x)

Description

You will drive innovation in connector solutions by leading advanced plating research and surface analysis. Your day-to-day involves optimizing electrochemical processes and providing technical leadership to the team.

Requirements

• •Degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or Ph.D.
• •Experience in electrochemical processes or surface treatments
• •Understanding of electroplating fundamentals and kinetics
• •Proficiency with surface analysis techniques
• •Knowledge of contact physics and metallurgy
• •Experience with statistical analysis and DOE
• •Problem solving and cross-functional project leadership
• •Excellent technical communication and documentation skills
• •Experience with advanced plating and regulations
• •Willingness to travel 10% to 25%

Tasks

• •Lead R&D for precious metal electrodeposition processes
• •Investigate deposition mechanisms for optimized coating performance
• •Develop selective plating to minimize precious metal usage
• •Support reel-to-reel and loose-piece plating operations
• •Conduct surface analysis using XRF, SEM, and EDS
• •Analyze plating thickness, porosity, and microstructure
• •Perform failure analysis and root cause investigations
• •Develop analytical methods for quality control
• •Support new product introduction with plating expertise
• •Execute DOEs to evaluate wear and corrosion behavior
• •Create technical documentation and cost reduction initiatives
• •Manage supplier qualification and auditing processes
• •Mentor team members and present technical results

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