Automation & Instrumentation 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 Fremont 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.

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

We offer acompetitive/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 an Automation & Instrumentation Engineer!

E Ink is seeking an Automation & Instrumentation Engineer to join our Optical Engineering and Automation team to develop, integrate, and support automated laboratories and test systems used for electro-optic characterization and chemistry workflows. This role is well suited for an engineer who enjoys building and owning complete systems that combine hardware, software and user applications. The engineer will work closely with scientists, engineers, and equipment vendors to translate experimental and testing needs into reliable, maintainable automation solutions.

An ideal candidate will be comfortable working on open-ended engineering problems that require experimentation and iterative development. They will have strong Python programming skills, hands‑on experience integrating laboratory or test equipment, and the ability to independently troubleshoot systems across software, electrical, and mechanical boundaries. Experience with CAD/Solid Works and LabVIEW is preferred.

• Develop Lab Automation Systems
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  Partner with scientists and engineers to automate existing and new test methods, including design and fabrication of sample holders, enclosures, electrical subsystems, and user interfaces. Upgrade and troubleshoot automated instruments involving spectrophotometers and cameras, and related electro‑optic testing systems.
• Chemistry Labs Automation
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  Support the design, programming, integration, and troubleshooting of chemistry labs automation systems in collaboration with scientists, engineers, and equipment vendors.
• Hardware & Instrument Integration
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  Integrate measurement and control hardware, such as X‑Rite instruments, DAQs, switches, relays, sensors, and other electrical/mechanical components.
• Software & API Integration
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  Develop Python/LabVIEW automation software and integrate instrument‑specific APIs/SDKs to improve testing efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Data Quality & Automation Infrastructure
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  Develop methods for automated data validation, failure‑mode detection, troubleshooting, and system maintenance. Support database automation, data visualization, and production automation initiatives as needed.

• B.S. in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering, or a related discipline, with 3-5 years of relevant professional experience; or an M.S. in one of these fields with 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong Python programming skills and experience with CAD tools such as Solid Works.
• Experience integrating, assembling, wiring, prototyping, and troubleshooting multidisciplinary automated systems involving software, electrical hardware, instrumentation, sensors, and mechanical components.
• Ability to translate loosely defined technical problems into system requirements and practical engineering…