Plating Process Engineer: Optimize Chemical Coatings

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Career development

Job summary

Vishay Dale Electronics – Columbus, NE is seeking a Plating Process Engineer to drive plating technology for resistors and inductors. You will engineer plating processes, manage chemical handling, and train teams in safe, compliant practices.

The role requires chemistry-focused problem solving, hands-on process improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 5-7 years’ experience in process/manufacturing engineering preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel) and lean manufacturing principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Must satisfactorily complete annual HAZWOPER and RCRA training.
• Must be able to pass an annual respiratory physical.

Responsibilities

• Provide plating process engineering for the Resistors and Inductors Division.
• Manage chemical storage, disposal and effluent treatment.
• Adapt lab techniques to practical plating processes in production.
• Support paint room technicians and coatings mixing processes.
• Travel weekly to plant #2 to work with coatings team.
• Formulate plating solutions and document use, maintenance and disposal.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Excel

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Vishay Dale Electronics – Columbus, NE is seeking a Plating Process Engineer to drive plating technology for resistors and inductors. You will engineer plating processes, manage chemical handling, and train teams in safe, compliant practices.

The role requires chemistry-focused problem solving, hands-on process improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing setting.