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Senior Scientist - Plating Technology & Surface Analysis(m/w/x)
Leading R&D for precious metal electrodeposition and selective plating processes. Ph.D. in relevant field preferred, with electroplating fundamentals knowledge. Group insurance, hospitalization, and meal vouchers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related engineering discipline
- Ph.D. in relevant field strongly preferred
- Professional experience in electrochemical processes, surface treatments, or materials characterization
- Connector industry experience highly desirable
- Deep understanding of electroplating fundamentals
- Understanding of precious metal deposition kinetics and mechanisms
- Proficiency with surface analysis techniques
- Knowledge of contact physics
- Knowledge of corrosion science
- Knowledge of metallurgy
- Knowledge of relevant industry standards for plating and testing
- Experience with statistical analysis
- Experience with DOE methodology
- Experience with data interpretation
- Proven ability in structured problem solving
- Proven ability in continuous improvement
- Proven ability in cross-functional project leadership
- Excellent technical communication skills
- Skills in documentation
- Skills in presentations
- Skills in customer-facing technical support
- Experience with advanced plating technologies
- Experience with sustainability and environmental regulations
- Familiarity with automotive connector applications
- Familiarity with industrial connector applications
- Familiarity with telecommunications connector applications
Tasks
- Lead research and development of precious metal electrodeposition processes
- Investigate deposition mechanisms and kinetics
- Develop selective plating processes
- Support optimization of reel-to-reel plating operations
- Support optimization of loose-piece plating operations
- Conduct surface analysis using XRF
- Conduct surface analysis using SEM
- Conduct surface analysis using EDS
- Conduct surface analysis using advanced characterization techniques
- Analyze plating thickness
- Analyze plating porosity
- Analyze plating composition
- Analyze microstructure of contact finishes
- Perform failure analysis on plated connector components
- Perform root cause investigations on plated connector components
- Develop analytical methods for quality control
- Develop analytical methods for process optimization
- Support new product introduction with plating expertise
- Support new product introduction with contact finish selection
- Develop and execute Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Evaluate performance of advanced plating layers
- Provide technical leadership through documentation
- Optimize precious metal usage
- Initiate cost reduction initiatives
- Qualify suppliers
- Audit suppliers
- Mentor team members
- Present technical results
Work Experience
- approx. 4 - 6 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- XRF
- SEM/EDS
- Lean
- Six Sigma
- ASTM
- TEC specifications
Benefits
Healthcare & Fitness
- Group insurance
- Hospitalization insurance
Additional Allowances
- Meal vouchers
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Senior Scientist - Plating Technology & Surface Analysis(m/w/x)
Leading R&D for precious metal electrodeposition and selective plating processes. Ph.D. in relevant field preferred, with electroplating fundamentals knowledge. Group insurance, hospitalization, and meal vouchers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related engineering discipline
- Ph.D. in relevant field strongly preferred
- Professional experience in electrochemical processes, surface treatments, or materials characterization
- Connector industry experience highly desirable
- Deep understanding of electroplating fundamentals
- Understanding of precious metal deposition kinetics and mechanisms
- Proficiency with surface analysis techniques
- Knowledge of contact physics
- Knowledge of corrosion science
- Knowledge of metallurgy
- Knowledge of relevant industry standards for plating and testing
- Experience with statistical analysis
- Experience with DOE methodology
- Experience with data interpretation
- Proven ability in structured problem solving
- Proven ability in continuous improvement
- Proven ability in cross-functional project leadership
- Excellent technical communication skills
- Skills in documentation
- Skills in presentations
- Skills in customer-facing technical support
- Experience with advanced plating technologies
- Experience with sustainability and environmental regulations
- Familiarity with automotive connector applications
- Familiarity with industrial connector applications
- Familiarity with telecommunications connector applications
Tasks
- Lead research and development of precious metal electrodeposition processes
- Investigate deposition mechanisms and kinetics
- Develop selective plating processes
- Support optimization of reel-to-reel plating operations
- Support optimization of loose-piece plating operations
- Conduct surface analysis using XRF
- Conduct surface analysis using SEM
- Conduct surface analysis using EDS
- Conduct surface analysis using advanced characterization techniques
- Analyze plating thickness
- Analyze plating porosity
- Analyze plating composition
- Analyze microstructure of contact finishes
- Perform failure analysis on plated connector components
- Perform root cause investigations on plated connector components
- Develop analytical methods for quality control
- Develop analytical methods for process optimization
- Support new product introduction with plating expertise
- Support new product introduction with contact finish selection
- Develop and execute Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Evaluate performance of advanced plating layers
- Provide technical leadership through documentation
- Optimize precious metal usage
- Initiate cost reduction initiatives
- Qualify suppliers
- Audit suppliers
- Mentor team members
- Present technical results
Work Experience
- approx. 4 - 6 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- XRF
- SEM/EDS
- Lean
- Six Sigma
- ASTM
- TEC specifications
Benefits
Healthcare & Fitness
- Group insurance
- Hospitalization insurance
Additional Allowances
- Meal vouchers
About the Company
TE Connectivity
Industry
Manufacturing
Description
The company creates a safer, sustainable and more connected world through innovative connectivity solutions.
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