Nickel nano-ZrO2 composite coatings electrodeposition process were studied by orthogonal test method in the copper. Besides, the surface and the section morphology of the composite coating were also observed, wear resistance of the composite coating was analyzed. The optimized technological conditions are cathode current density: 4A/dm2, the bath temperature:60℃, the distance between two electrodes: 12cm. In this optimum process conditions get a flat morphology and compact microstructure Ni-ZrO2 nano-composite coating, and its micro-hardness is remarkably improved compared to pure nickel plating