About the position:E Ink's Development Group is looking for an experienced Coating Engineer to join the Coating and Lamination Process development team. As a member of this team, this individual will work on next generation ePaper products that support our mission of Making Surfaces Smarter and Green. The Coating Engineer will be responsible for developing innovative coating and lamination solutions for E Ink's unique materials. Working within cross functional project teams, this individual will be responsible for planning and executing complex pilot and production-scale experiments to develop creative coating and lamination solutions.
Job Responsibilities:- Provide technical leadership and strategic direction in implementing a wide range of coating application methods to support new design and materials introduction into the next generation of ePaper devices
- Act as a subject-matter expert and mentor, interacting across multiple groups to define coating requirements of new materials, including fluids and coating substrate materials, and develop and demonstrate process capabilities for these requirements
- Demonstrate fundamental relationships between process variables and device performance, with the goal of using what is learned for scale-up to production scale
- Lead the design, management, and coordination of experiments on pilot-scale roll-to-roll coating equipment
- Conduct film characterizations to verify experimental formulations as they relate to electro-optical metrics and coating-related defects
- Collaborate with and guide engineers and technicians, providing high-level troubleshooting expertise and issue reports
- Drive documentation, best practices, and process transfer from Development to Production, ensuring scalability and manufacturability
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering with 15+ years of industry experience, OR Master's degree with 12+ years, OR PhD with 10+ years of experience in roll-to-roll processes and coating technology
- Expertise in a wide range of coating applications such as Slot Die, Gravure, Blade, and multilayer laminating techniques
- Knowledge of Design of Experiments and Statistical Analysis
- Strong familiarity with rheological and mechanical measurement techniques
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, JMP or other statistical analysis tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a strong sense of urgency and a performance metrics-driven style
- Sound analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to set priorities, drive complex projects with minimal oversight, and adapt to evolving business needs
- Experience collaborating with external partners, production sites and suppliers
Preferences:- Hands on experience in 3D modeling, tool design and fabrication
- Experience in process design, hardware testing, and equipment troubleshooting
- Track record of patents, publications, or significant technical contributions in coating and lamination technologies
- Experience with SAP
Benefits:- Competitive total compensation package
- Medical, dental and vision on 1st day
- Company 401K match
- 20 PTO days
- Generous sick leave policy
- Casual day to day work environment
- Hybrid/flexible work environment (for some positions)
Salary Range Disclosure: The annual base salary range for this position is $165,000 to $195,000 not including any variable pay. The total compensation package may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, and other variable pay components. The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate at the time of posting and may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
