Plating Process Engineering

vishay; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vishay Dale Electronics, Columbus, NE, is seeking a Plating Process Engineer to lead plating operations for resistors and inductors. The role focuses on chemical reactions, solution formulations, and process documentation to ensure safe, compliant plating practices.

Responsibilities include supporting coatings processes, training personnel, and maintaining environmental programs. Requires a BS in Chemical Engineering and 5–7 years in process/manufacturing engineering, with proficiency in Excel

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel).
• Lean manufacturing principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides plating process engineering for chemical reactions in plating.
• Responsible for chemical storage, disposal and effluent treatment.
• Adapts laboratory techniques to practical plating processes.
• Supports paint room technicians and coatings mixing processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Vishay manufactures one of the world's largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. We help the world's most in-demand technologies come to life. Every day our products touch your life and the lives of people across the world, though you likely do not know it. Come join us and help us build The DNA of tech .™

We are seeking great talent to help us build The DNA of tech.®

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). Learn more at www.Vishay.com.

Do you want to help us build the DNA of tech? Vishay Dale Electronics - Columbus, NE is currently seeking applicants for a Plating Process Engineer.

Job Location:Vishay Dale Electronics, Columbus, NE is one of the world's largest manufacturers of resistors and e-beam technology. There are around 600 employees currently working in Columbus, NE. We are one of the largest employers in the Columbus Area.

Job Summary:

Provides plating process engineering for the commodity Resistors and Inductors Division, North America, US operations.

What you will be doing:

• Provides engineering for plating processes involving chemical reactions.
• Responsible for chemical storage, disposal and effluent treatment.
• Utilizes a broad background in chemical engineering for adapting laboratory techniques to practical day-to-day plating processes.
• Provides support to the paint room technicians and is responsible for the coatings mixing process - WWSMD and WWLD.
• Will require spending a minimum of 8h per week in plant #2 where the coatings are made.
• Formulates plating solutions and provides documented processes for their use, maintenance, and disposal including onsite direction and training of laboratory, quality assurance, production, and maintenance personnel.
• Develops analysis methods to check plating solutions, determines optimum characteristics and permissible ranges of deviation.
• Maintains all documentation associated with solution formulations, analysis methods, and analysis results.
• Responsible for effluent monitoring and waste material treatment plant.
• Teaches plating personnel the correct plating techniques and housekeeping methods to promote safety and to avoid contamination of plating solutions.
• Functions as Facility Environmental Coordinator, directing the establishment and maintenance of hazardous waste and environmental programs, requiring interaction with federal and state environmental agency personnel.
• Also tracks key environmental data for regulatory and corporate reporting requirements.

What you will bring along:

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.

What can we offer you for your talent:

Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as "U.S. Persons" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

It is the policy of Vishay to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As an equal opportunity employer, Vishay is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for