Plating Process Engineer — Advanced Metal Finishes

Positronic Industries, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health insurance

Quarterly bonus program

4% 401k match

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Positronic Industries, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize and maintain electroplating processes ensuring high-quality finishes on metal components.

The role requires foundations in chemical/electrical/mechanical engineering, materials science, statistics, or related fields, along with experience in chemistry basics, process troubleshooting, and lab procedures. The successful candidate will collaborate with R&D, quality control, and production to support new product introductions and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related STEM field.
• 1 to 2 years of related experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Improve electroplating processes for various metals (nickel, gold, silver, chrome, zinc, copper).
• Optimized electroless plating processes to improve coating uniformity, reduce chemical consumption, and enhance overall process efficiency and product quality.
• Conduct root cause analysis and resolve plating defects such as blistering, poor adhesion, thickness, roughness, or discoloration.
• Perform routine analytical testing (pH, conductivity, metal concentration, etc.) and adjust chemical compositions accordingly.
• Develop and implement SOPs and plating process documentation.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations related to chemical handling and waste disposal for any newly developed process.
• Collaborate with R&D, quality control, and production teams to support new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Specify and help maintain plating equipment, rectifiers, tanks, filters, and agitation systems.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, new technologies, and emerging surface treatment techniques.
• Uphold Positronic’s standards of integrity, quality, and operational excellence.
• Identify hazards in the workplace and report them to management and/or the safety coordinator.
• Collaborate with the EHS department to meet local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including OSHA, NFPA, DNR, EPA, and Amphenol sustainability practices.
• Work with the Quality department to ensure compliance with AS9100 certification standards.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electroplating

Process optimization

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

SPC tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Positronic Industries, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize and maintain electroplating processes ensuring high-quality finishes on metal components.

The role requires foundations in chemical/electrical/mechanical engineering, materials science, statistics, or related fields, along with experience in chemistry basics, process troubleshooting, and lab procedures. The successful candidate will collaborate with R&D, quality control, and production to support new product introductions and