Conformal Coating Lead - High-Reliability Electronics

Rocket EMS; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities in high-re

Job summary

Rocket EMS in Carson City, NV is seeking a Conformal Coating Lead to oversee the team responsible for applying protective coatings to high-reliability electronic assemblies. You will coordinate daily work with the Production Supervisor, support operators, verify workmanship, and train staff while maintaining strict chemical handling practices.

The role requires 3+ years of coating experience, familiarity with PVA or Nordson Asymtek systems, and a strong eye for detail to meet IPC-A-610 Class 2

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on conformal coating experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Experience as production lead, trainer, or senior operator preferred.
• Experience with manual coating methods and automated selective coating systems (PVA or Nordson Asymtek).
• Knowledge of coating materials such as acrylic, urethane, and silicone.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 Class 2/3 standards.
• Ability to train operators and ensure safe chemical handling.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily work assignments with the Production Supervisor to meet priorities and quality.
• Operate masking, coating application, curing, demasking, and inspection with operators.
• Review MPIs, drawings, coating maps, and customer requirements before starting work.
• Set up and operate coating equipment using approved programs and materials.
• Verify masking protects critical areas during coating.
• Check coating coverage, thickness, and cure condition.
• Identify defects and coordinate disposition with Quality and Engineering.
• Ensure workmanship meets IPC-A-610 Class 2/3 and customer specs.
• Ensure material identification, lot traceability, shelf life, pot life.
• Train and coach operators; communicate training needs.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and escalate as needed.
• Complete production records and ERP transactions; report outputs.
• Support first-article reviews and new product introductions.
• Enforce PPE, ventilation, chemical handling, waste disposal, and ESD.

Skills

Leadership

Reading MPIs and drawings

Quality-focused

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Production scheduling

Safety and PPE

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in electronics manufacturing or conformal coating

Tools

PVA or Nordson Asymtek

Job description

Rocket EMS in Carson City, NV is seeking a Conformal Coating Lead to oversee the team responsible for applying protective coatings to high-reliability electronic assemblies. You will coordinate daily work with the Production Supervisor, support operators, verify workmanship, and train staff while maintaining strict chemical handling practices.

The role requires 3+ years of coating experience, familiarity with PVA or Nordson Asymtek systems, and a strong eye for detail to meet IPC-A-610 Class 2