Job Description

Your Job Molex Material Science and Process Technology Group is seeking a Plating Engineer (R&D) to join our team based out of Bangalore, India. This individual will be working closely with the process and material teams globally (US-SE Asia) to electrochemically characterize in-house plating chemistries (process window, efficiency), develop new plating alloys for superior performance (durability, wear and corrosion resistance, CoF) and troubleshoot in-line plating operations for a wide range of products. Ideal candidate is a smart, quick, positive, and confident collaborator. As a Plating Engineer, you will work on multiple projects, while collaborating with industry experts to advance the understanding and capabilities of Molex\'s surface finishes. If you share our passion for creating value, if you are entrepreneurial and customer focused, we would like you to join our team. Our Team You will be a member of our cross functional product team and work closely with the manufacturing engineers and other partners that build our electronic products. In this role, you will be responsible for setting the foundation of our manufacturing strategy; optimizing and designing the production processes through R&D and scale-up, determine product performance testing standards resulting in a robust manufacturing process capable of meeting our customers\' requirements. What You Will Do Generates and provides analysis on electrochemical data (corrosion rates, polarization and/or impedance data) and bath life of plating chemistries (Ni, Sn, Au and alloys) for a wide range of products. Designs and executes experiments and tests. Compiles and evaluates test data to determine optimal conditions, and appropriate limits and variables for process or product specifications. Hands-on lab scale analysis of manufacturing operations, along with upstream processes such as parts cleaning and surface preparation along with analytical and performance testing of coatings. Collaborate with product cross functional teams to understand roadmaps, identifying and defining problems, technical requirements and establishing timelines to drive solutions into production. Proactively search for new surface finishing technologies and provide analysis to determine suitability for implementation. Establishes quality documentation for new processes including PFMEA/Control Plans, work Instructions, training plans and performance specifications. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Have a relevant degree in Chemical Engineering or Material Science with a strong working knowledge of electrochemistry (RDE, RCE, Hull cell equipment). 2- 5 years of experience in R&D for product design and manufacturing processes. Familiar with working in a chemical laboratory. Experience in surface preparation and analytical techniques. In-dept understanding and working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE). Knowledge of wear mechanisms of contacts finishes (friction, wear, fretting) Excellent people skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse teams, customers, internal and external partners. Collaboration/ Matrix environment mindset. Ability to manage projects and complete tasks with minimal supervision. Knowledge of various manufacturing assembly processes like stamping and molding. What Will Put You Ahead 3+ years in advanced product/process manufacturing development and design. Interest in advanced technology (plating simulation) and a desire to learn. Experience in reel to reel, barrel, electroless plating is a plus. 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. 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.

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