We have an immediate opportunity for an Electroplating Process Engineer to join our 3D Integration and Imaging Sensors group. This is an opportunity to contribute to a team developing cutting-edge ...
We have an immediate opportunity for an Electroplating Process Engineer to join our 3D Integration and Imaging Sensors group. This is an opportunity to contribute to a team developing cutting-edge ...
Process Engineer - Electroplating
$100K - $135K/yr
Process Engineer - Electroplating Job Purpose: The PCB industry is experiencing a renaissance with the industry focusing on Interconnect Technology and Miniaturization. With layers of circuits ...
Process Engineer - Electroplating
$100K - $135K/yr
Process Engineer - Electroplating Job Purpose: The PCB industry is experiencing a renaissance with the industry focusing on Interconnect Technology and Miniaturization. With layers of circuits ...
Company Description Lead quality excellence in aerospace electroplating. Drive AS9100 deployment and maintain NADCAP compliance. Mentor inspection teams to ensure defect-free Hard Chrome, TDC ...
Company Description Lead quality excellence in aerospace electroplating. Drive AS9100 deployment and maintain NADCAP compliance. Mentor inspection teams to ensure defect-free Hard Chrome, TDC ...
Electroplating Technician (Aerospace / Hard Chrome / Cadmium) - Sun Valley
Sun Valley, CA · On-site
$19 - $26.25/hr
Company Description We are seeking an experienced Aerospace Plater / Electroplating Technician with hands-on expertise in Hard Chrome, Thin Dense Chrome (TDC), Cadmium, Copper, and Electroless Nickel ...
Electroplating Technician (Aerospace / Hard Chrome / Cadmium) - Sun Valley
Sun Valley, CA · On-site
$19 - $26.25/hr
Company Description We are seeking an experienced Aerospace Plater / Electroplating Technician with hands-on expertise in Hard Chrome, Thin Dense Chrome (TDC), Cadmium, Copper, and Electroless Nickel ...
Company Description We are seeking an experienced Aerospace Plater / Electroplating Technician with hands-on expertise in Hard Chrome, Thin Dense Chrome (TDC), Cadmium, Copper, and Electroless Nickel ...
Company Description We are seeking an experienced Aerospace Plater / Electroplating Technician with hands-on expertise in Hard Chrome, Thin Dense Chrome (TDC), Cadmium, Copper, and Electroless Nickel ...
Electroplating/Chemical Process Technician (Monday to Friday 7:00am to 4:00pm)
Irvine, CA · On-site
$18.13 - $23/hr
We're looking for a Electroplating Technician to run and maintain our plating processes, ensuring consistent, high-quality output across production. This is a hands-on role where you'll manage ...
Electroplating/Chemical Process Technician (Monday to Friday 7:00am to 4:00pm)
Irvine, CA · On-site
$18.13 - $23/hr
We're looking for a Electroplating Technician to run and maintain our plating processes, ensuring consistent, high-quality output across production. This is a hands-on role where you'll manage ...
We're looking for a Electroplating Technician to run and maintain our plating processes, ensuring consistent, high-quality output across production. This is a hands-on role where you'll manage ...
We're looking for a Electroplating Technician to run and maintain our plating processes, ensuring consistent, high-quality output across production. This is a hands-on role where you'll manage ...
Packaging (Electroplating) Account Technologist
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$147K - $202K/yr
Plans unit process sequence(Electroplating) based on customer requirements. * Negotiates process specifications with customers. * Takes ownership of delivering the required solution to the customers ...
Packaging (Electroplating) Account Technologist
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$147K - $202K/yr
Plans unit process sequence(Electroplating) based on customer requirements. * Negotiates process specifications with customers. * Takes ownership of delivering the required solution to the customers ...
Company Description Alliance Finishing & Manufacturing ( is Ventura County's leader in providing electroplating and engineering services that help military, aerospace and commercial component ...
Company Description Alliance Finishing & Manufacturing ( is Ventura County's leader in providing electroplating and engineering services that help military, aerospace and commercial component ...
Packaging (Electroplating) Account Technologist
$147K - $202K/yr
Plans unit process sequence(Electroplating) based on customer requirements. * Negotiates process specifications with customers. * Takes ownership of delivering the required solution to the customers ...
Packaging (Electroplating) Account Technologist
$147K - $202K/yr
Plans unit process sequence(Electroplating) based on customer requirements. * Negotiates process specifications with customers. * Takes ownership of delivering the required solution to the customers ...
Electroplating/Chemical Process Technician (Mon-Wed & Sat-Sun, 7:00am to 4:00pm)
Irvine, CA · On-site
$18.15 - $23/hr
Monitors electroplating process of burs to ensure a consistent and continuous flow. * Prepares and assembles blanks for plating. * Prepares chemical baths and tanks. * Prepares and sets up plating ...
Electroplating/Chemical Process Technician (Mon-Wed & Sat-Sun, 7:00am to 4:00pm)
Irvine, CA · On-site
$18.15 - $23/hr
Monitors electroplating process of burs to ensure a consistent and continuous flow. * Prepares and assembles blanks for plating. * Prepares chemical baths and tanks. * Prepares and sets up plating ...
Company Description Alliance Finishing & Manufacturing ( is Ventura County's leader in providing electroplating and engineering services that help military, aerospace and commercial component ...
Company Description Alliance Finishing & Manufacturing ( is Ventura County's leader in providing electroplating and engineering services that help military, aerospace and commercial component ...
Perform precision electroplating processes in accordance with established procedures * Conduct metrology and measurement tasks to ensure product quality and compliance * Perform critical cosmetic ...
Perform precision electroplating processes in accordance with established procedures * Conduct metrology and measurement tasks to ensure product quality and compliance * Perform critical cosmetic ...
Manufacturing Operator
$25 - $26/hr
Perform precision electroplating processes with a strong attention to detail * Conduct metrology measurements and critical cosmetic inspections * Handle delicate and small components using tools such ...
Manufacturing Operator
$25 - $26/hr
Perform precision electroplating processes with a strong attention to detail * Conduct metrology measurements and critical cosmetic inspections * Handle delicate and small components using tools such ...
Define and execute long-range technology roadmaps for advanced electroplating processes, materials, and metallurgical innovations supporting future MEMS probe technologies. * Serve as the ...
Define and execute long-range technology roadmaps for advanced electroplating processes, materials, and metallurgical innovations supporting future MEMS probe technologies. * Serve as the ...
Define and execute long-range technology roadmaps for advanced electroplating processes, materials, and metallurgical innovations supporting future MEMS probe technologies. * Serve as the ...
Define and execute long-range technology roadmaps for advanced electroplating processes, materials, and metallurgical innovations supporting future MEMS probe technologies. * Serve as the ...
Plating Technician
Carlsbad, CA · On-site
$19.25 - $26.50/hr
The Plating Technician performs electroplating and metal-finishing processes for high-reliability components in a production environment. This role supports daily manufacturing operations by ...
Plating Technician
Carlsbad, CA · On-site
$19.25 - $26.50/hr
The Plating Technician performs electroplating and metal-finishing processes for high-reliability components in a production environment. This role supports daily manufacturing operations by ...
Plating Technician
Carlsbad, CA · On-site
$19.25 - $26.50/hr
The Plating Technician performs electroplating and metalfinishing processes for highreliability components in a production environment. This role supports daily manufacturing operations by executing ...
Plating Technician
Carlsbad, CA · On-site
$19.25 - $26.50/hr
The Plating Technician performs electroplating and metalfinishing processes for highreliability components in a production environment. This role supports daily manufacturing operations by executing ...
Equipment Technician
Morgan Hill, CA · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Perform PM on fab equipment, including sputter, evaporation, photolithography, electroplating, and we/dry etch tools, ensuring optimal performance and minimal production downtime. * Support tool ...
Equipment Technician
Morgan Hill, CA · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Perform PM on fab equipment, including sputter, evaporation, photolithography, electroplating, and we/dry etch tools, ensuring optimal performance and minimal production downtime. * Support tool ...
Equipment Technician
$33.65 - $48.08/hr
Perform PM on fab equipment, including sputter, evaporation, photolithography, electroplating, and we/dry etch tools, ensuring optimal performance and minimal production downtime. * Support tool ...
Equipment Technician
$33.65 - $48.08/hr
Perform PM on fab equipment, including sputter, evaporation, photolithography, electroplating, and we/dry etch tools, ensuring optimal performance and minimal production downtime. * Support tool ...
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How much do electroplating jobs pay per hour?
What does a typical day look like for someone working in electroplating?
A typical day in electroplating involves preparing metal surfaces, operating and monitoring plating equipment, mixing chemical solutions, and conducting quality inspections to ensure product standards are met. Employees often work in dedicated production areas as part of a team, collaborating closely with supervisors, quality assurance staff, and maintenance personnel. Adhering to safety protocols and maintaining accurate records is a key part of the daily routine. Over time, experienced electroplating professionals may have opportunities to take on supervisory, training, or quality control roles within the company.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Electroplating position, and why are they important?
To thrive as an Electroplating professional, you need a solid understanding of chemical processes, attention to detail, and familiarity with safety protocols, often supported by a high school diploma or technical training. Competence with plating tanks, measuring instruments, and knowledge of industry regulations such as OSHA standards is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and a commitment to maintaining quality standards help individuals excel in this field. These skills are crucial for producing high-quality finishes, ensuring workplace safety, and meeting production goals in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
What is an Electroplating job?
An Electroplating job involves coating metal objects with a thin layer of another metal using an electrochemical process. Workers in this role prepare surfaces, operate plating equipment, and ensure proper coating thickness. They may work with metals like gold, silver, copper, or nickel to improve durability, appearance, or resistance to corrosion. Safety precautions are essential due to the chemicals used in the process.

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Job description
Date Posted:
2026-07-08Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-CA-LOMPOC-L01 ~ 425 Commerce Ct ~ BLDG L01Position Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.Security Clearance Type:
None/Not RequiredSecurity Clearance Status:
Not RequiredAt Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) is growing! RVS is a world leader in Advanced Packaging and Materials Research and Development. We have an immediate opportunity for an Electroplating Process Engineer to join our 3D Integration and Imaging Sensors group. This is an opportunity to contribute to a team developing cutting-edge solutions for RF devices and EO imaging systems by leveraging 3D integration technologies and state of the art materials. You will solve some of the most challenging customer requirements while working in a fast-paced highly technical environment developing and implementing leading technologies. We provide the opportunity for non-stop learning - the rewards of succeeding at this level make RVS a compelling place to grow your career.
What You Will Do:
- Support fabrication operations by providing technical support in fabrication processes; working with a team of technicians and engineers in a wafer fabrication clean room setting.
- Maintaining current processes, optimizing existing processes, and training in safe and efficient operations of the Electroplating process cells.
- Taking ownership and responsibility for supporting the manufacturing activities of plating processes and equipment.
- Sustaining processes to meet product specifications & manufacturing process flows, maintaining operating instructions for process and equipment.
- Maintaining statistical process controls for process optimization; trouble shoot and resolve process issues to support the manufacturing process and improve work cell process yields.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
- Experience in Electroplating, Material Science, Wafer Fabrication and/or Semiconductor.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Experience in a 200mm manufacturing environment.
- Experience with sustaining existing electroplating processes to meet product specifications & manufacturing process flows, maintaining operating instructions for process and equipment.
- Ability to solve technical problems, project ownership, meeting deadlines, and multitasking.
- Thorough sense of ownership, drive, and dedication to continuous improvement.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams to improve processes.
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills, including technical writing for summarizing data and findings, writing process and equipment specifications and work instructions.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
What We Offer
- Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
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- Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
- Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
This position is an onsite role – Lompoc, CA:
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The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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