Job Requirements
Equipment Selection & Engineering
- Evaluate, specify, and select electroplating equipment including rectifiers, filtration systems, plating tanks, and automation components
- Conduct feasibility studies for new plating technologies and equipment upgrades
- Collaborate with vendors to define technical specifications and performance requirements
- Lead equipment installation, commissioning, and validation activities
- Develop equipment maintenance programs and troubleshooting procedures
Process Optimization
- Design and optimize electroplating processes for improved quality, efficiency, and throughput
- Conduct statistical process control (SPC) analysis and design of experiments (DOE) to identify process improvements
- Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and control plans
- Implement advanced process control strategies and monitoring systems
- Troubleshoot complex plating defects and implement corrective actions
Wastewater Treatment & Environmental Compliance
- Design and optimize wastewater treatment systems for plating operations
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations (EPA, local discharge permits)
- Implement waste minimization and pollution prevention strategies
- Monitor and analyze wastewater chemistry and treatment system performance
- Develop emergency response procedures for environmental incidents
Cost Savings & Efficiency Improvements
- Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities in chemical consumption, energy usage, and waste disposal
- Conduct economic analysis of process improvements and equipment investments
- Lead cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence goals
- Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for plating operations
- Implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives
