Brian Hoang, P.Eng. .

Senior Process Engineer(P.Eng) with over 17 years of hands-on experience in electroplating operations, bath chemistry control, solution analysis, environmental compliance, and quality management across multi-metal finishing systems including cadmium, chrome, hard chrome, nickel, electroless nickel, copper, zinc-nickel, tin alloys, precious metals, and chemical conversion of aluminum. Proven ability to operate and maintain multiple plating tanks, analyze and adjust process solutions, perform production testing, support audits, coordinate calibration and emissions testing, and ensure strict adherence to safety, environmental, and aerospace-quality specifications. Strong problem-solver, highly organized, and able to work independently or within cross-functional teams.

Senior Process Engineer - Micromatter Technology Inc In Canada- Calmetris Co.,Ltd in United State

(2021-10)

Perform Chrome, Hard Chrome, Nickel, Copper, Tin, Tin Alloy, Zinc, Cd, Fe, Zn-Fe, Zn-Ni, Zn-Co, Zn alloy, Silver, Ag-Sn alloy (2–10%), Electroless Nickel with various P contents (1–18% P), ABS plating, Pd-P Electroless, Au-Sn, Au-Nickel, Au Alloy, Ag, Al (Zincate), Ni-Fe Alloy, Tungsten Alloy, Ni-Co Alloy, Fe plating, Fe-Co Alloy, Ni Carbide, Iridium, Rh, Pd, Pd-Ni Alloy, Pd-Fe Alloy, Pd Alloy, Pt plating, Sn, Sn-Pb Alloy, Sn-Cu Alloy, Bronze plating, Brass plating, Triple Alloy plating, Electroless Copper, Electroforming on various substrates such as Fe, Cu, SS, Ti, W, die-cast materials, Al, Ni, plastic, PCB, ABS or various multilayer plating systems.

• Control PVD coating processes such as magnetron sputtering and thermal deposition to create thin layers including Cr, Ni, Carbon, Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC), Si, Ti, Ir, Cd, and many types of alloys.
• Calibrate XRF machines (Fischer, Bowman, Rigaku) and perform certification measurements, build calibration curves, research new measurement methods for new materials, and perform FP and quantitative analysis.
• Analyze and evaluate additive conditions for plating baths using titration and ICP analysis.
• Evaluate chemical process technologies and equipment, and determine production specifications using various XRF machines such as Bowman and Fischer.
• Conduct research into the development or improvement of chemical engineering processes, reactions, and materials.
• Establish and implement quality control programs, operating procedures, and control strategies to ensure consistency and adherence to standards for raw materials.

Technical Lead Engineer - Dow-DuPont

(2018-11 - 2021-06)

• Lead technical team supporting PCB plating lines (Cu, Au, Sn, precious metals).
• Troubleshot chemical and operational issues, improving plating quality and production stability.
• Managed bath chemistry, equipment settings, and process control parameters.
• Coordinated with Production, Quality, and customer technical teams to resolve issues.
• Conducted operator training and ensured adherence to operating procedures.

Anodizing Production, R&D, Technical Manager (Aluminum metal Rears) - Samsung Corporation

(2014-10 - 2019-01)

• Supervised 18 anodizing and plating lines and 7 etching lines for aluminum metal components.
• Joining and Leader of many Mobile phone Project of metal rears: S10, Note 10, Note 8, S8, A8, S7edge, S6, S5, Royce, A3, A5, A8, Poseidon in SEVT.
• Managed manpower, workflow, shift planning, and cross-department coordination.
• Led R&D department on chemical formulation development and new process trials.
• Managed two analytical laboratories (IC, UV-Vis, XRF, SEM, microscope) supporting production.
• Ensured SOP adherence, quality checks, and equipment readiness.

Electrochemical Engineer - Atotech co., Ltd

(2009-07 - 2014-10)

• Supported plating lines for Zn, Zn-Ni, Ni, EN, Cu, Sn alloys, Ag, Au, Hard Chrome and other specialty coatings.
• Performed routine bath analysis, titration, additive control, and impurity checks to maintain stable chemistry.
• Diagnosed plating issues (adhesion, burning, roughness, thickness variation) and implemented corrective actions.
• Assisted in equipment readiness, process maps, tooling setup, and ensuring line capability for production.
• Conducted pilot chemical trials and helped scale new formulations from lab to production.
• Provided direct customer technical support, including on-site troubleshooting and process optimization.
• Prepared documentation for ISO audits, quality checks, and customer inspections.
• Trained operators on plating procedures, chemical safety, and process control.

Co-Founder and Director of R&D Department and Zinc plating and Post Treatment Producing Additives Process - Plating Technology Vietnam co., Ltd

(2010-11 - 2018-10)

• Developed and evaluated new chemical additives and formulations for zinc and post-treatment processes.
• Executed lab trials, scaled up production batches, and supported mass production.
• Provided technical service and troubleshooting for customer plating operations.

BSc - Chemistry (2005 - 2009)

Master of Business Administration - Canada West University (2021 - 2022)

Master of Business Administration - UBIS in Zurich (2019 - 2020)