Varex Imaging Corporation
Website:
vareximaging.com
Job details:
Varex Imaging Corporation is a leading independent supplier of medical X-ray tubes and image processing solutions. From medical imaging to cargo screening and border security, our components are used by X-ray imaging system manufacturers around the globe to detect, diagnose, and protect.
We are looking for a Chemical Technician to support our chemical processing and manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
1. Chemical Cleaning Operations
- Review and disposition Non-Conformance Material Reports (NCMRs).
- Perform or coordinate rework activities.
- Investigate root causes of defects and process failures.
- Review work orders for correct material processing requirements.
- Prioritize and allocate work orders to operators.
- Determine electropolishing and electro cleaning process parameters.
- Create, modify, and upload cleaning recipes for automated systems.
- Monitor process compliance and product quality.
- Troubleshoot chemical, mechanical, and material-related issues.
- Prepare investigation reports and implement corrective actions.
2. Coating and Plating Operations
- Review coating-related NCMRs and coordinate rework activities.
- Verify plating processes and work order requirements.
- Determine plating parameters, current density, and processing times.
- Configure automated plating recipes and lead-coating parameters.
- Prepare and mix plating solutions and specialty chemical baths.
- Support silver plating, etching, and housing plating processes.
- Troubleshoot coating defects and process deviations.
- Generate corrective action and process improvement reports.
3. Final Cleaning Operations
- Review final cleaning process requirements.
- Investigate contamination-related issues.
- Coordinate cleaning rework activities.
- Verify cleaning effectiveness and process compliance.
- Support troubleshooting of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
- Document findings and recommend corrective actions.
4. Glass Cleaning Operations
- Support glass cleaning and nitriding processes.
- Determine required process parameters.
- Investigate and resolve process failures.
- Review production requirements and assign work priorities.
- Maintain process quality standards.
- Prepare investigation and improvement reports.
5. Chemical Bath Analysis & Laboratory Activities
- Perform routine chemical analysis of plating and cleaning baths.
- Conduct titration, specific gravity, FTIR, and AES analysis.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and consumables.
- Prepare chemical standards, indicators, and calibration solutions.
- Record analytical results in IQS/MES systems.
- Calculate and recommend bath chemical additions.
- Monitor bath chemistry and process stability.
- Sample and analyze chemical baths according to schedules.
- Investigate unknown chemical contaminants.
- Maintain laboratory housekeeping and 6S standards.
6. Equipment Maintenance & Calibration
- Maintain and calibrate:
- XRF Equipment
- Profilometers
- FTIR Systems
- AES Equipment
- Ultrasonic Testing Equipment
- Develop automated testing methods when required.
- Create and maintain instrument files and calibration records.
- Verify equipment performance and compliance.
7. Process Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement
- Investigate process deviations and quality issues.
- Analyze chemical interactions and material compatibility.
- Identify equipment-related failures.
- Evaluate process performance and recommend improvements.
- Support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Generate technical reports and documentation.
8. Operator Training & Qualification
- Become certified on all chemical processes within the department.
- Train operators on production processes and equipment.
- Certify operators for process competency.
- Provide technical support and guidance to operators.
- Conduct work instruction and SOP training.
9. Safety & Compliance
- Ensure proper use of PPE at all times.
- Promote safe chemical handling practices.
- Monitor compliance with EHS requirements.
- Verify safe storage and segregation of chemicals.
- Support spill response and incident investigations.
- Ensure compliance with company safety procedures and chemical regulations.
10. Documentation & Record Management
- Maintain production and laboratory records.
- Update bath analysis logs and process reports.
- Record process parameters in IQS/MES systems.
- Document chemical additions and process changes.
- Prepare NCMR investigation reports.
- Maintain calibration and training records.
- Review and update SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation.
Required Skills
- Chemical handling and process knowledge.
- Surface treatment and plating operations.
- Laboratory testing and analytical techniques.
- Root cause analysis and troubleshooting.
- Chemical bath control and maintenance.
- Process documentation and reporting.
- Computer proficiency (MES, IQS, MS Excel).
- Good communication and training skills.
- Knowledge of EHS and chemical safety requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Diploma/B.Sc./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, or related field.
- 4+ years of experience in chemical processing, electroplating, surface treatment, or manufacturing operations.
- Knowledge of FTIR, AES, XRF, titration, and laboratory analysis techniques.
- Familiarity with ISO, quality systems, and chemical process controls.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Bath analysis compliance (% completed on schedule).
- NCMR closure and corrective action effectiveness.
- Process yield and defect reduction.
- Chemical consumption control.
- Safety compliance and zero-incident performance.
- Operator training and certification completion.
- Equipment calibration and uptime.
- Documentation accuracy and audit readiness.
Location : Talegaon (Pune)
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