Applications Engineer
Electroplating Applications Engineer
Xtalic Corporation, a rapidly growing Boston-area venture-funded start-up company, is seeking applications for a full-time applications engineer position. We are seeking candidates with experience in the electroplating and/or surface finishing industry, and a specialty in chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science.
This position will support Xtalic’s commercialization of innovative new processes based on MIT-developed nanotechnology. Our proprietary process allows the properties of metal coatings to be customized for a wide variety of applications. Please visit our web site, www.xtalic.com, for more information about the company and to see several applications of its technology.
The primary responsibilities of this position will include:
- Performing guided applications development work, including laboratory investigations, pilot-scale plating, and customer support
- Evaluating the metallurgy, mechanical performance, corrosion performance, and electrical properties of metal coatings
- Operation and troubleshooting of chemical processing equipment, in particular electroplating baths
- Providing chemical analysis/maintenance of electroplating solutions
Required experience, background and skills:
- BS or higher degree in a relevant technical field
- 3 years of experience in electroplating/surface finishing, or a closely-related industry
- Working knowledge of basic chemistry and laboratory techniques
- Experience with some combination of the following chemical and metallurgical analytical techniques/equipment: titrations, UV-Vis, atomic absorption, potentiometry, HPLC, microhardness measurement, Taber testing, XRF, SEM and EDS
- Detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and carefully document work
- Previous experience in the commercialization of electrochemical processes, from the bench-scale to the industrial-scale
- Previous experience providing a technical customer interface during applications development
- In-depth knowledge of electrochemistry, in particularly experience working with a potentiostat for electrochemical investigation
Compensation packages for this position will include a competitive combination of salary, benefits, and stock options. To apply please submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail to jobs@xtalic.com.