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McGard LLC

Electroplating Lab Tech I

Orchard Park, NY · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

We specialize in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and ... Run daily analysis on varied plating processes to ensure proper concentrations and additions.

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Electroplating Lead

Kyle, TX

$61K - $75K/yr

Qualifications: - Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related field. Work experience will be considered. - Minimum of 3 years of experience in electroplating or a ...

Micross

Process Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site

Hands-on processing related to dry and wet etching, photolithography, electroplating, spin-on ... S. in physical science or engineering * 3+ years of job experience is a plus * Excellent hands-on ...

S&C

Process Engineer III

Chicago, IL · On-site

$106.07K - $140.55K/yr

Join Our Team as a Process Engineer III ! Are you passionate about Facilities and Project ... This may include cleaning-phosphating-powder paint systems, electroplating, liquid painting, vacuum ...

Samtec

Plating Process Engineer

New Albany, IN

The Plating Process Engineer is part of the Plating Team for the development, testing and ... Experience in an electroplating environment. * Training in Lean manufacturing, Continuous ...

Alleima

Chemical Process Engineer

Palm Coast, FL · On-site

Your Role As a Chemical Process Engineer at Alleima, you will be responsible for optimizing and ... Higher degrees and/or experience working in fine wire, extrusion, coiling, or electroplating ...

Alleima

Chemical Process Engineer

Palm Coast, FL

Your Role As a Chemical Process Engineer at Alleima, you willbe responsible foroptimizingand ... Higher degrees and/or experience working in fine wire, extrusion, coiling, or electroplating ...

Samtec

Plating Process Engineer

New Albany, IN · On-site

The Plating Process Engineer is part of the Plating Team for the development, testing and ... Experience in an electroplating environment. * Training in Lean manufacturing, Continuous ...

Corning

Process Engineer II

Glendale, AZ

$84.93K - $116.78K/yr

Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a ... Desired Qualifications • Experience with electroplating or surface treatment processes. • ...

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How much do electroplating process engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for electroplating process engineer in the United States is $92,018.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Electroplating Process Engineer do?

An Electroplating Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining electroplating processes to ensure high-quality metal coatings on various substrates. They work with chemical compositions, bath parameters, and electrical settings to achieve desired coating properties like corrosion resistance and conductivity. Their role includes troubleshooting plating defects, improving process efficiency, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Additionally, they collaborate with quality control teams and production staff to enhance overall manufacturing performance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Electroplating Process Engineer position, and why are they important?

An Electroplating Process Engineer should possess a strong background in chemical engineering or materials science, with practical experience in electroplating processes and surface finishing techniques. Familiarity with tools such as SEM/EDS analysis, plating baths, quality control instruments, and knowledge of industry standards or Six Sigma certification are valued. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and clear communication skills help engineers excel in cross-functional teams. These skills are crucial for ensuring product quality, process efficiency, and safety in electroplating operations.

What is a typical day like for an Electroplating Process Engineer?

A typical day for an Electroplating Process Engineer involves overseeing plating line operations, troubleshooting process issues, conducting quality inspections, and optimizing bath chemistries to meet product specifications. The role often requires close collaboration with production staff, quality assurance teams, and maintenance personnel to ensure smooth workflow and high output quality. Engineers may also develop and implement continuous improvement projects or participate in root cause analyses for any process failures. This combination of hands-on problem solving and teamwork creates a dynamic and fast-paced work environment where each day can present new technical challenges.
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Infographic showing various Electroplating Process Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,018 per year, or $44.2 per hour.
Staff Process Engineer - Electroplating and CMP

Staff Process Engineer - Electroplating and CMP

Western Digital

Fremont, CA • On-site

$115.20K - $153.60K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

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Company Description
At WD, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.
At our core, WD is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we've been doing just that-our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.
We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™.
We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future.
Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.
Job Description
  • Manufacturing engineer owner of wet processes (Electroplating and CMP) in magnetic recording head wafer fabrication.
  • Responsible for statistical process control (SPC) of process, chemistries, and tool parameters (film composition & thickness, deposition / removal rates, pressure, temperature, chemical concentration, pH, etc.).
  • Responsible for optimizing process performance (ensure uniform deposition or removal of metal/dielectric materials), maintain process margin.
  • Conduct failure analysis for process/tool deviations that result in defects and affect wafer quality.
  • Participate in the introduction of new processes/materials into manufacturing and take ownership to maintain these under good control and to achieve maturity.
  • Participate in the introduction and qualification of new Wet process equipment for capacity improvement or technology advancement.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's with 0-5+ years or Master's with 0-3+ years of experience in related field, Ph.D preferred.
  • Minimum 0-3+ years of direct hands-on experience of the techniques and equipment used in electroplating and CMP processes.
  • Strong working knowledge of operating and maintaining electroplating and CMP tools and related equipment is a must.
  • Proficiency in AI-driven data analytics, smart manufacturing systems, and statistical analysis tools like JMP is required.
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment is crucial.
  • Meticulous attention to detail is important to ensure precise and accurate process execution.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a cleanroom environment wearing full coverall garments for extended periods.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Salary Ranges: 115,200.00-153,600.00
Additional Information
WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person's gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person's assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.
WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.
WD is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 8/15/2026 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this
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Compensation & Benefits Details
  • An employee's pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
  • The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
  • If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.
  • You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either WD's Short Term Incentive Plan ("STI Plan") or the Sales Incentive Plan ("SIP") which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance, depending on your role and your performance. You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to WD's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the WD Savings 401(k) Plan.
  • Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that WD and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to WD Ethics Helpline or email compliance@wdc.com.

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