Chemical Process Engineer

Description Job Title: Chemist / Special Process Engineer / Plating Technician Job Summary : We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our dynamic Machining Operations Center/Manufacturing Engineering Team. As part of this collaborative team you will contribute to the creation and continuous improvement of special processes for ultraprecision machined components. Your work will involve maintaining all aspects of the chemistry plating line to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime. Performance Expectations Daily - Monitors operation of plating line equipment and chemical solutions in tanks Weekly - Validates chemical solutions in tanks are within specification via titration and pH measurement Tri-Weekly - Validates plating line process is within specification by running test panels Working Conditions and Environment Manufacturing environment - Exposure to production equipment PPE such as goggles and steel toed shoes required Chemistry environment - Exposure to hazardous chemicals PPE such as respirators lab coats goggles etc. required Manipulates 55 gal. drums Major Chemical Hazards Iridite 14-2 - Heavy metals hexavalent chromium strong acid Isoprep 188 - Hexavalent chromium strong acid Acid Pickle - Concentrated nitric acid hydrofluoric acid Isoprep 35 - Caustic Continuous Improvement Works with facilities towards getting the DI recirculating water system operational Works with facilities on improvements that can be made towards the plating line Skills & Qualifications 3+ years Chemistry lab experience Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education 3+ years experience with handling and disposing of hazardous chemicals 3+ years experience with plating, painting, and coating lines 3+ years experience conducting titrations and pH measurements Nice To Have Familiarity with MIL-DTL-5541F (Type I Class 1A and Type I Class 3), ASTM-B117 (Salt Fog Testing), FED-STD-141 (Adhesion Testing) Experience with preparing hazardous chemical solutions on a large scale Experience validating chemical solutions via titration and pH measurement Experience running test panels to validate plating line process Monitoring production equipment such as pumps, heating elements, tank liners, etc. Maintaining and upkeeping pH probes Ordering chemicals/materials Logging chemicals used Monitoring DI water system Disposing of chemical waste properly Maintains cleanliness of plating tanks Paint processes and specifications, including MIL-PRF-85285 Collaborating with production operations team on plating line needs Collaborating with facilities maintenance teams on plating line needs Providing guidance to and working with quality and manufacturing engineers on plating process Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Orlando, FL. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $56.65 - $56.65/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits may include: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Orlando, FL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Business Consulting and Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Actalent by 2x

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