Plating Lab Technician

NCSL International; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. in New Albany, IN is seeking a Plating Laboratory Technician to monitor and maintain plating baths and to support Electroplating and GCT production. The role emphasizes careful analysis of baths, water treatment, and post-plating tests to ensure quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities include performing procedures, analyzing contamination and porosity, maintaining equipment, and troubleshooting lab instruments while upholding safety and cleanliness in the lab.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• 2-year or 4-year degree in Chemistry, Engineering or related field preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and control plating baths and related systems.
• Perform analyses of plating baths, GCT baths, and water treatment.
• Maintain baths with additions and changes based on tests.
• Perform post-plating analyses (ionic contamination, porosity, gold usage).
• Troubleshoot lab equipment and line problems.
• Maintain a clean, safe laboratory environment.
• Assist in additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Chemistry/Engineering-related degree (2-year or 4-year)

Tools

Analytical equipment operation

Job description

Samtec, Inc.

Position Title: Plating Lab Technician

Description

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $1 Billion global manufacturer of abroad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board,High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, andMicro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated todeveloping and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both theperformance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away,and all interconnect points in between. With 40+ international locations and productssold in more than 125 different countries, Samtecs global presence enables itsunmatched customer service.

Summary/Objective The Plating Laboratory Technician is responsible for the monitoring, maintenance, and control of all plating baths (GCT plating baths are included). Other laboratory projects and analyses may be necessary, as defined by the lab supervisor.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

1. Work with integrity in a team environment to support Electroplating Production and GCT Production.
2. Perform various analysis procedures to monitor the plating and GCT baths, and water treatment systems in accordance with written procedures.
3. Maintain the Plating baths by making bath additions and performing necessary bath changes promptly, based on tests performed or guidance from a supervisor.
4. Perform post-plating analysis: Ionic contamination analysis, porosity analysis, and gold usage analysis.
5. Work on various plating projects, including the maintenance and calibration of lab equipment.
6. Troubleshoot line problems and analytical equipment issues.
7. Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
8. The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.
9. Additional requirements for this position may be needed based on the facility in which this is located.

The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.

Requirements

1. Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, lift, and walk on a continual basis. Must be able to work with heavy drums of chemicals with a drum dolly.
2. Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions: Must be willing to adhere to all department safety rules and regulations in a chemical environment.
3. High school diploma or GED
4. Must be a self-starter with strong teamwork skills and have a high attention to detail.
5. Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
6. Strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills (verbal and written), proficiency with system applications, a high level of analytical aptitude, and problem-solving skills are required.

Preferred Experience and Education

1. 2-Year or 4-year degree in Chemistry, Engineering, and/or a Technical or Science-related Degree
2. Experience working in a chemical laboratory.
3. 180 Days of Samtec experience.
4. Experience in the operation and maintenance of analytical equipment.
5. Electroplating experience.

Training required

1. On-the-job training as appropriate.

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.

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