Senior Plating Process Development Engineer

TE Connectivity; Hermosillo; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

TE Connectivity seeks a senior engineer to advance electroplating processes and equipment integration at our Hermosillo site. You will lead design, installation, and validation of plating systems, while optimizing through SPC and DOE to boost quality and throughput.

You will manage wastewater treatment systems, ensure environmental compliance with EPA/local permits, and drive cost-saving improvements across chemical use, energy, and waste management.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field
• 8+ years of experience in electroplating or surface finishing operations
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in relevant field is a plus

Responsabilidades

• 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
• Design and optimize electroplating processes for improved quality, efficiency, and throughput
• Conduct SPC analysis and 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
• 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
• 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 KPIs for plating operations
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives

Conocimientos

Electrochemistry

Plating chemistry

Wastewater treatment

Regulatory knowledge

Automation systems

Educación

Bachelor's in Chemical Eng / Materials Science

PE license preferred

MS/PhD a plus

8+ years electroplating experience

Herramientas

Process simulation software

Statistical analysis tools

Descripción del empleo

TE Connectivity seeks a senior engineer to advance electroplating processes and equipment integration at our Hermosillo site. You will lead design, installation, and validation of plating systems, while optimizing through SPC and DOE to boost quality and throughput.

You will manage wastewater treatment systems, ensure environmental compliance with EPA/local permits, and drive cost-saving improvements across chemical use, energy, and waste management.