Chemical Technician

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)