Associate Investigator - Electroplating Technology

2260 DuPont Electronic Materials International, LLC; Marlborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity in Marlborough, MA is seeking an Associate Investigator - Electroplating Technology to support electroplating process development, laboratory operations, and product validation. The role blends hands-on lab work with data-driven problem solving to advance next-generation plating technologies.

Reporting to R&D teams, you will optimize baths, analyze data, and ensure safety and compliance while collaborating across cross-functional teams to drive improvements in metallization techniques and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Prior electroplating or surface characterization experience.
• Experience preparing plating solutions, maintaining bath chemistry, operating plating equipment, and troubleshooting plating defects or process variation.
• Working knowledge of electrochemical principles and common plating systems, including nickel, copper, silver, and tin.
• Ability to work safely with wet chemistries while following laboratory safety, chemical hygiene, PPE, and waste-handling procedures.
• Strong experimental organization, technical documentation, and data analysis capabilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, analyze, and optimize electroplating baths and chemical solutions.
• Plan and execute laboratory plating trials, process evaluations, and scale-up activities.
• Monitor coating performance through thickness, adhesion, appearance, and related test methods.
• Analyze bath chemistry and process data to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Calibrate, maintain, and operate laboratory instrumentation used for process control and analysis.
• Document experimental procedures, observations, data, and conclusions in laboratory notebooks and digital systems.
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations to project teams and technical leaders.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to develop, improve, and validate electroplating processes and technologies.
• Maintain compliance with all environmental, health, safety, chemical handling, and waste management requirements.

Skills

Electroplating experience

Bath chemistry management

Electrochemical principles

Process troubleshooting

Lab safety & PPE

Data analysis & documentation

Technical communication

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Chemistry/Materials Science degree

Tools

XRF

SEM

XRD

Spectroscopy

Microscopy

Wet chemistry

Coating thickness

Adhesion testing

DOE/Statistics

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.

Position Summary

Qnity is in search of an Associate Investigator - Electroplating Technology. This individual is responsible for supporting electroplating process development, laboratory operations, product validation, and technical investigations for advanced metallization technologies. This role combines hands-on laboratory work, electroplating process optimization, materials characterization, and data-driven problem solving to support new product development and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate brings practical electroplating experience, analytical thinking, and a strong commitment to safe laboratory practices while collaborating closely with R&D teams to develop and validate next-generation plating technologies. This role is 100% onsite reporting to our Marlborough, MA facility. Candidates who currently live within a daily commutable distance will be given priority. Please note: Sponsorship is not available now or anytime in the future for this opportunity.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, maintain, analyze, and optimize electroplating baths and chemical solutions.
• Plan and execute laboratory plating trials, process evaluations, and scale-up activities.
• Monitor coating performance through thickness, adhesion, appearance, and related test methods.
• Analyze bath chemistry and process data to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Calibrate, maintain, and operate laboratory instrumentation used for process control and analysis.
• Document experimental procedures, observations, data, and conclusions in laboratory notebooks and digital systems.
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations to project teams and technical leaders.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to develop, improve, and validate electroplating processes and technologies.
• Maintain compliance with all environmental, health, safety, chemical handling, and waste management requirements.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Prior electroplating or surface characterization experience.
• Experience preparing plating solutions, maintaining bath chemistry, operating plating equipment, and troubleshooting plating defects or process variation.
• Working knowledge of electrochemical principles and common plating systems, including nickel, copper, silver, and tin.
• Ability to work safely with wet chemistries while following laboratory safety, chemical hygiene, PPE, and waste-handling procedures.
• Strong experimental organization, technical documentation, and data analysis capabilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multiple electroplating chemistries or surface-finishing technologies.
• Experience supporting pilot-scale or production-scale electroplating operations.
• Hands-on experience with XRF, SEM, XRD, spectroscopy, microscopy, wet-chemical analysis, or similar characterization techniques.
• Knowledge of coating thickness, adhesion, corrosion, and surface performance testing methods.
• Familiarity with ASTM or 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 training or certification.

Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package.

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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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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.