Senior Analytical Engineer

该职位来源于猎聘 Job Purpose: The Senior Analytical Engineer is responsible for conducting chemical analysis of plating solutions and physical analysis of PCB samples within the GDAC technical center. This role ensures accurate characterization, monitoring, and troubleshooting of electroplating processes, supporting product development, quality control, and customer technical service. The position plays a critical role in maintaining analytical accuracy, improving process understanding, and driving continuous improvement in plating performance. Job Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and advanced chemical analysis of plating baths, including additives, contaminants, and metal concentration, using techniques such as titration, spectroscopy, chromatography, and other analytical methods.
• Conduct physical and microstructural analysis of PCB samples, including cross-section analysis, thickness measurement, surface morphology, and defect investigation (e.g., dimple, void, plating uniformity).
• Support process troubleshooting and failure analysis, identifying root causes related to plating chemistry or process conditions.
• Maintain and calibrate analytical equipment (e.g., ICP, HPLC, XRF, SEM, elongation ), ensuring reliability and compliance with laboratory standards.
• Develop and optimize analytical methods and testing procedures to improve accuracy, efficiency, and repeatability.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports summarizing analytical results, trends, and recommendations for internal teams and customers.
• Collaborate closely with application engineers, and customers to support product development, qualification, and process optimization.
• Ensure adherence to laboratory safety, quality standards, and documentation requirements.
• Provide technical support for customer samples, pilot runs, and troubleshooting cases, including data interpretation and solution recommendations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance analytical capability, lab efficiency, and data quality. Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree or above in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.

Experience: 5+ years of experience in chemical analysis, preferably in the PCB, electronics, or surface finishing industry. Technical Skills: Strong hands-on experience with analytical instruments (ICP-OES, CVS, SEM/EDS, IC, Elongation etc.). In-depth knowledge of PCB wet processes (plating, etching, surface treatment). Familiarity with quality management systems and laboratory accreditation standards. Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent communication and reporting abilities; proven leadership and team development capabilities. Language: Proficiency in English (written and spoken)