Chemical Engineering Co-Op- Purdue

Responsibilities

• Learn the Samtec electroplating process
• Perform various analytical procedures including UV-Vis and ICP-OES to monitor and maintain the electroplating baths
• Complete post-plating quality checks, such as gold usage and porosity analyses
• Investigate customer and internal quality problems
• Work with Samtec systems to record and update plating process parameters
• Troubleshoot plating line problems
• Assist in various laboratory and plating process improvement projects
• Run a variety of electrochemical experiments while assisting in R&D projects for new metal plating and plating methodologies
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Qualifications

• Sophomore, Junior or Senior level student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with a team
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Eager to gain new expertise and quick to pick up required skills
• Demonstration of flexibility, innovation, customer service, and ability to create win/win solutions