Coating and Lamination Engineer

Team up with the most innovative company where Imagination becomes reality! E Ink is the originator, pioneer, and commercial leader in ePaper technology. The Billerica Research & Development team is thriving and growing as we help develop products that are changing how people access information every day. We are seeking qualified candidates who are self-driven, looking to advance their career and become a high-impact player on a team.

Based on technology from MIT’s Media Lab, E Ink has transformed and defined the eReader market. Its Electrophoretic Display products make it the worldwide leader for ePaper. The Company’s corporate philosophy aims to deliver revolutionary products, user experiences and environmental benefits through advanced technology development.

Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives is fostered to create an inclusive work environment.

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness.

We offer a competitive/generous benefits package that fits the needs of our employees. It includes health
, dental
, vision
, wellness programs, employee discounts,
401k matches, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more
. This position is also eligible for our bonus
program
. (see E Ink │ Our Company)

And we’re looking for a Coating and Lamination Engineer!

About the position:

E Ink’s Product Development Group is looking for a 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. This individual 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.

Responsibilities:

• Implement a wide range of coating application methods to support new design and materials introduction into next generation ePaper devices
• Interact across multiple groups to understand coating requirements of new materials, including fluids and coating substrate materials; develop and demonstrate process capabilities for these requirements
• Accelerate transition of coating technologies from research to development by collaborating with research engineers to resolve scale‑up challenges and align early‑on process feasibility
• Demonstrate fundamental relationships between process variables and device performance, with goal of using what is learned for scale‑up to production scale
• Design, manage and coordinate experiments on pilot‑scale roll‑to‑roll coating equipment
• Conduct film characterizations such as profilometry, optical, mechanical, and analytical to verify experimental formulations as they relate to electro‑optical metrics and coating‑related defects
• Interact with technicians, perform process troubleshooting, and issue reports
• Document and transfer processes from Development to Production environment

Qualifications:

• BS/MS/PhD in Chemical, Material Science or Mechanical Engineering, with a minimum of 3 years of industrial experience in roll‑to‑roll processes and coating technology
• Knowledge and experience in a wide range of coating applications such as Slot Die, Gravure, Blade, and multilayer coating techniques
• Hands‑on experience with process control systems for coating or roll‑to‑roll manufacturing processes (e.g., PLCs, feedback control, sensor integration) highly desired
• Hands on experience in 3D modeling, tool design and fabrication
• Experience in process design, hardware testing, and equipment troubleshooting
• Familiarity with rheological and mechanical measurement techniques
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments and Statistical Analysis
• 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…