Product Development Engineer

Job Title: Product Development Engineer

Work Location: Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Summary:

Seeking a hands-on engineer to drive product and application development in electroplating chemistry and alloy applications. This role involves process optimization, experimental design, and technical documentation, supporting both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and optimization of electroplating chemistry products and processes, including establishing control ranges and maintenance procedures.
• Conduct chemistry operations, analysis, and maintenance to ensure process reliability and quality.
• Scale up processes and troubleshoot technical issues to support manufacturing and application needs.
• Develop and optimize alloy applications, including test method development and meeting customer specifications.
• Design, execute, and document experimental plans for process and product development.
• Operate and maintain process equipment, ensuring proper function and safety.
• Perform materials inspection and failure analysis to support quality and reliability objectives.
• Transfer process knowledge and documentation to both internal teams and external customers, ensuring clear communication and understanding.

Qualifications:

• Experience with wet chemistry handling and adherence to safe working practices.
• Proven ability to execute and analyze detailed experiments in a laboratory or production environment.
• Strong documentation and communication skills for technical reporting and knowledge transfer.
• Background in inorganic materials testing and analysis, such as SEM/EDS, XRF, hardness/durability, cross sectioning, or environmental testing.
• Demonstrated capability to multi-task and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Relevant education in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in process development, scale-up, and troubleshooting is highly valued.
• Ability to interact with customers and support technical requirements for product applications.

Published Category: Analytical & Process Development