Associate Investigator - Electroplating Applications Technology

2260 DuPont Electronic Materials International, LLC; Marlborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity is seeking an Associate Investigator - Electroplating Applications Technology in Marlborough, MA. The role focuses on developing, evaluating, and optimizing electroplating processes for advanced electronics through hands-on lab work, troubleshooting, and data-driven decision making.

Ideal candidates have practical electroplating experience, strong analytical abilities, and excellent documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Experience in electroplating, surface finishing, metallization, or surface characterization in lab or pilot-scale environments.
• Experience preparing plating solutions, maintaining bath chemistry, operating plating equipment and resolving plating defects.
• Knowledge of electrochemical principles and common plating systems (nickel, copper, silver, tin).
• Ability to handle wet chemistries safely and follow lab safety protocols.
• Strong experimental planning, data analysis, technical documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, analyze, and optimize electroplating baths and chemical solutions.
• Operate and maintain pilot-scale electroplating equipment and related systems.
• Plan and conduct laboratory experiments, plating trials, and process evaluations.
• Monitor coating performance via thickness, adhesion, appearance, and other tests.
• Analyze bath chemistry and data, identify root causes, and propose corrective actions.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation for testing and process control.
• Document procedures, results, and conclusions in notebooks and digital systems.
• Collaborate with R&D, Applications Engineering, Sales, and Technical Service to develop new plating processes.
• Assist in troubleshooting customer plating challenges and evaluate improvement opportunities.
• Ensure safety, environmental, chemical handling, and waste-management compliance.

Skills

Electroplating experience

Laboratory skills

Data analysis

Technical documentation

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related

Tools

XRF

SEM

XRD

Spectroscopy

Microscopy

Wet chemical analysis

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics. At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Role Summary

Qnity is in search of an Associate Investigator - Electroplating Applications Technology. This individual plays a critical role in developing, evaluating, and optimizing electroplating processes and metallization products for advanced electronics markets. This position combines hands-on laboratory work, process development, troubleshooting, analytical testing, and cross-functional collaboration to improve plating performance, consistency, and product quality. The ideal candidate brings practical electroplating experience, strong laboratory and analytical capabilities, and a passion for solving complex technical challenges through experimentation and data-driven decision-making. This position is 100% onsite reporting to our facility in Marlborough, MA. Candidates who currently live within a daily commutable distance will be given priority. Please note: Sponsorship is not available now nor any time in the future for this opportunity.

What You'll Do

• Prepare, maintain, analyze, and optimize electroplating baths and chemical solutions.
• Operate and maintain pilot-scale electroplating equipment, including tanks, rectifiers, pumps, filtration systems, heating systems, and agitation equipment.
• Plan and execute laboratory experiments, plating trials, and process evaluations to support product development and customer applications.
• Monitor coating performance through thickness, adhesion, appearance, and other surface-characterization testing methods.
• Analyze bath chemistry and process data, identify root causes of performance issues, and recommend corrective actions.
• Calibrate, maintain, and utilize laboratory instrumentation to support testing and process control activities.
• Document experimental procedures, results, observations, and conclusions in laboratory notebooks and digital systems.
• Collaborate with R&D, Applications Engineering, Sales, and Technical Service teams to develop new plating processes and support customer needs.
• Assist in troubleshooting customer plating challenges and evaluating process improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, chemical handling, and waste-management requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Prior experience in electroplating, surface finishing, metallization, or surface characterization within a laboratory, pilot-scale, manufacturing, or technical service environment.
• Experience preparing plating solutions, maintaining bath chemistry, operating plating equipment, and resolving plating defects.
• Working knowledge of electrochemical principles and common plating systems, including nickel, copper, silver, and tin.
• Ability to safely handle wet chemistries while following laboratory safety and chemical hygiene protocols.
• Strong experimental planning, data analysis, technical documentation, and communication skills.
• Proven problem-solving ability and capability to work independently as well as within cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multiple electroplating chemistries or surface-finishing technologies.
• Experience supporting production-scale or pilot-scale plating operations.
• Hands‑on experience with XRF, SEM, XRD, spectroscopy, microscopy, wet chemical analysis, or related characterization techniques.
• Knowledge of coating thickness, adhesion, corrosion, and surface‑performance testing methods.
• Familiarity with ASTM and ISO standards, statistical process control (SPC), and quality systems.
• Experience with corrosion science, surface science, formulation development, or Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Lean Six Sigma certification or training.

Equal Opportunity

Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

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