Electro-Optical Systems Engineer

E Ink Corporation is the global leader in electronic paper technology, transforming the way people access information through innovative, low-power display solutions. Our technology is used worldwide in eReaders, electronic shelf labels, digital signage, transportation displays, wearable devices, and a growing range of Internet of Things applications. By combining cutting‑edge innovation with a commitment to sustainability, E Ink enables products that consume minimal power while delivering an exceptional reading and viewing experience.

At E Ink, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the core of everything we do. We foster an inclusive and supportive work environment where diverse perspectives are valued, employees are empowered to grow, and teams work together to solve complex challenges. Whether you're advancing next‑generation display technology, supporting our customers, or driving business operations, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on products used by millions of people around the world.

If you're passionate about innovation and want to help shape the future of display technology, we'd love to hear from you.

E Ink is looking for a hands‑on engineer to help build, maintain, and improve the custom instruments and measurement systems used to develop next‑generation E Ink display technologies. This role is central to the mission of advancing electrophoretic display technologies by developing cutting edge instruments to characterize and understand all components of electrophoretic display systems and their interactions.

The primary focus of this position is hardware and instrumentation. You will support both new instrument development and existing equipment used by R&D and product development teams. Prior experience in the display industry is not required. We are particularly interested in candidates with strong hands‑on experience in electronics, test systems, automation, embedded systems, electro‑mechanical systems, or scientific instrumentation. You will join a lean, highly collaborative research team where individual contributions are visible and important.

This is a practical, build‑oriented role for someone who likes solving real problems in the lab.

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain existing and develop new electro optical tests and instruments, including hardware, control electronics, and automation software to support R&D and product development across global teams
• Work with scientists and engineers to understand test needs and translate them into practical hardware and measurement solutions
• Develop or modify automation software and scripts for instrument control, data collection, and repeatable testing
• Initiate, direct, and execute research of drive schemes, including hardware, for performance optimization and new product development
• Design and execute electro‑optical experiments to characterize display performance
• Work with and contribute to an agile, inspiring and supportive team to rapidly advance project goals and actively pursue contingency plans
• Create and document intellectual property

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the position. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, experience, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Hands‑on experience building, troubleshooting, or…