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Process Engineer - Plating
Process Engineer - PlatingMolex • Lincoln, NE, US
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Process Engineer - Plating

Process Engineer - Plating

Molex • Lincoln, NE, US
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Your Job

The Process Engineer - Plating will implement high-efficiency plating production methods that ensure consistent quality and improved manufacturing performance. They will lead, upgrade and optimize electro reel-to-reel plating technology to enhance the plating process engineering.

Our Team

Join a great team that provides manufacturing support to the Plating Department in making electrical connectors. Molex is investing heavily in our Lincoln NE facility. Come join an exciting and growth-oriented company!

What You Will Do

  • Lead the upgrade, optimization, and control of electro reel-to-reel plating processes to improve efficiency, product quality, and consistency.
  • Address plating quality issues through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers.
  • Design and execute experiments to evaluate new plating chemistries, equipment, and process parameters, ensuring continuous innovation.
  • Utilize statistical process control (SPC) tools to monitor plating line performance and drive improvements in process capability.
  • Develop, maintain, and ensure adherence to plating process documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, control plans, and change control procedures.
  • Initiate and lead continuous improvement projects to reduce costs, waste, and cycle times in plating manufacturing operations.
  • Provide technical expertise, support, and training to production teams on plating standards, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
  • Work with suppliers to evaluate and qualify new plating materials and equipment, and lead automation / digitalization initiatives to enhance process control and traceability.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Material Science / Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical degree.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
  • Strong technical writing and data reporting skills to clearly communicate complex plating processes and results.
  • In-depth knowledge of materials science and chemical interactions relevant to plating technologies.
  • Proficient in designing, conducting, and analyzing experiments to drive process improvements.
  • Familiarity with plating manufacturing processes.
  • Experience in designing plating equipment.
  • What Will Put You Ahead

  • Advanced degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Experience in plating formulation and application, specifically for electrical connectors.
  • Direct experience collaborating with plating chemistry suppliers or working in plating-related R&D environments.
  • Expertise in plating technologies, including process control, quality assurance, and defect resolution.
  • Proven ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and continuously learn in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

    Hiring Philosophy

    All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

    Who We Are

    As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

    At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

    Our Benefits

    Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation / time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

    Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

    Equal Opportunities

    Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).

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