Conformal Coating Lead

LeoForce; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

PTO and sick leave

Growth opportunities

Job summary

LeoForce seeks a hands-on Conformal Coating Supervisor to lead coating operations in an electronics manufacturing setting. You will supervise daily coating processes, ensure product protection and reliability, and drive production efficiency while upholding strict quality and safety standards.

You will mentor operators, coordinate with maintenance, and work with Quality and Engineering to implement CAPA and improve yields and throughput in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or degree preferred.
• 3+ years in electronics manufacturing (PCBA/SMT)
• 1+ year of leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of conformal coating materials (acryl ic, silicone, urethane, epoxy)
• Experience with coating equipment (selective coating machines, spray systems, curing ovens)
• Familiarity with inspection methods (UV light inspection, thickness measurement)
• Understanding of IPC standards and electronics quality requirements
• Ability to read work instructions, process documentation, and assembly drawings
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of conformal coating processes for PCB assemblies.
• Lead and develop a team of coating operators and technicians.
• Oversee application methods including spray, selective coating, dip, and manual brush techniques.
• Ensure proper masking, curing, and inspection processes are followed.
• Monitor and improve production and quality metrics (yield, rework, throughput, defects).
• Troubleshoot coating defects such as bubbling, delamination, insufficient coverage, and contamination.
• Coordinate with Quality and Engineering on CAPA implementations.
• Ensure IPC-CC-830, IPC-A-610 and internal quality requirements are met.
• Support NPI by validating coating processes and creating work instructions.
• Maintain equipment and coordinate with maintenance/vendors on repairs and calibration.
• Enforce ESD, safety, and chemical handling protocols (MSDS).

Skills

Leadership

Conformal coating knowledge

Reading work instructions

Troubleshooting

Communication

IPC standards compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent, technical training preferred

Tools

Selective coating machines

Spray systems

Curing ovens

UV inspection

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 per year

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of conformal coating processes for PCB assemblies
• Lead and develop a team of coating operators and technicians, ensuring proper training and adherence to procedures
• Oversee application methods including spray, selective coating, dip, and manual brush techniques
• Ensure proper masking, curing, and inspection processes are followed
• Monitor and improve key production and quality metrics (yield, rework, throughput, defects)
• Troubleshoot coating defects such as bubbling, delamination, insufficient coverage, and contamination
• Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Ensure compliance with IPC standards (IPC-CC-830, IPC-A-610) and internal quality requirements
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by validating coating processes and creating work instructions
• Maintain equipment and coordinate with maintenance/vendors on repairs and calibration
• Enforce ESD, safety, and chemical handling protocols (MSDS compliance)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing (PCBA/SMT environment)
• 1+ year of leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of conformal coating materials (acrylic, silicone, urethane, epoxy, parylene is a plus)
• Experience with coating equipment (selective coating machines, spray systems, curing ovens)
• Familiarity with inspection methods (UV light inspection, thickness measurement)
• Understanding of IPC standards and electronics quality requirements
• Ability to read work instructions, process documentation, and assembly drawings
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in regulated environments (medical device, aerospace, defense)
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems
• Certification or training related to coating or electronics assembly

A bit about us

We are seeking a hands-on Conformal Coating Supervisor to lead coating operations within an electronics manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for overseeing coating processes, ensuring product protection and reliability, and driving production efficiency while maintaining strict quality and compliance standards.

Why join us?

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k with match
• Generous PTO + sick leave
• Exponential growth opportunities

Nampa,ID, US