Conformal Coating Lead — High‑Reliability Electronics

Rocket EMS, Inc.; 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, Inc. is seeking a Conformal Coating Lead to guide a team responsible for applying protective coatings to high-reliability electronic assemblies.

You will coordinate daily work, support operators, verify workmanship, and help meet production schedules while maintaining safe chemical handling practices. The role requires a minimum of 3+ years hands-on coating experience, the ability to train staff, ensure IPC‑A‑610 Class 2/3 compliance, and thorough understanding of coatings, masking,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on conformal coating experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Production lead / trainer / senior operator experience preferred.
• Experience with manual and automated selective coating systems such as PVA or Nordson Asymtek.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily work assignments with the Production Supervisor to meet priorities, schedules, and quality requirements.
• Work alongside operators to perform masking, coating application, curing, demasking, and inspection.
• Review MPIs, assembly drawings, coating maps, and customer requirements before starting work; ensure operators understand coverage requirements and keep-out areas.
• Set up and operate manual and automated selective coating equipment using approved programs, materials, and process settings.
• Verify masking protects connectors, test points, mounting features, and other areas that must remain free of coating.
• Check coating coverage, thickness, and cure condition using approved inspection methods and acceptance criteria.
• Identify defects and coordinate disposition with Quality and Engineering.
• Ensure workmanship meets IPC‑A‑610 Class 2 and Class 3 requirements and customer specifications.
• Verify material identification, lot traceability, shelf life, mixing requirements, pot life, and storage conditions.
• Train and coach operators on equipment operation, workmanship, documentation, and safe handling practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

MPI reading

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in electronics/conformal coating

Tools

PVA coating system

Nordson Asymtek

Job description

Rocket EMS, Inc. is seeking a Conformal Coating Lead to guide a team responsible for applying protective coatings to high-reliability electronic assemblies.

You will coordinate daily work, support operators, verify workmanship, and help meet production schedules while maintaining safe chemical handling practices. The role requires a minimum of 3+ years hands-on coating experience, the ability to train staff, ensure IPC‑A‑610 Class 2/3 compliance, and thorough understanding of coatings, masking,