Aerosol Jet Applications Engineer

Optomec; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Optomec seeks an Aerosol Jet Applications Engineer to lead hands-on demonstrations of the AJ printing process and fabricate functional test parts for customers. You will work with the Advanced Applications team to evaluate customer requests and develop demonstrations based on AJ capabilities and available materials.

The role involves collaborating with product engineers and scientists on long-term R&D projects across areas such as printed antennas, semiconductor packaging, and embedded sensors.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate has B.S. in physical sciences or engineering and 3–5 years of experience, with advanced degree preferred.
• Knowledge of electronics manufacturing, materials, processes and technology.
• Strong communication skills for proposals, reports, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on demonstrations of the AJ printing process and fabricate test parts.
• Evaluate customer requirements and develop demonstrations based on AJ capabilities.
• Collaborate with product engineers and scientists on long-term R&D projects.
• Travel up to 20% domestically or internationally to customer and vendor sites.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing knowledge

Strong communication

Proposal and technical report writing

Education

BS in physical sciences or engineering

MS or PhD in physical sciences or engineering

Tools

Cognex machine vision

Python

C++

MATLAB

LabVIEW

SOLIDWORKS

Job description

Overview

The Aerosol Jet® (AJ) Applications Engineer works with the Advanced Applications team in driving and managing the technical evaluation aspects of the sales process. The Applications team must evaluate requests from customers and develop demonstrations based on the capabilities of the AJ process and available materials. The engineer will lead hands‑on demonstrations of the printing process, culminating in the fabrication of functional test parts for the customer. The engineer will also work with product engineers and scientists to advance the technology by participating in long‑term R&D projects. Current areas of application and market focus include printed antennas, advanced semiconductor packaging, printed circuits, medical devices, printed heaters, and embedded sensors.

Description

The Aerosol Jet® (AJ) Applications Engineer works with the Advanced Applications team in driving and managing the technical evaluation aspects of the sales process. The Applications team must evaluate requests from customers and develop demonstrations based on the capabilities of the AJ process and available materials. The engineer will lead hands‑on demonstrations of the printing process, culminating in the fabrication of functional test parts for the customer. The engineer will also work with product engineers and scientists to advance the technology by participating in long‑term R&D projects. Current areas of application and market focus include printed antennas, advanced semiconductor packaging, printed circuits, medical devices, printed heaters, and embedded sensors.

Responsibilities

• Work with customers to specify device performance requirements
• Work with commercial material suppliers to specify application material requirements
• Fabricate proof of concept devices with AJ systems
• Support user education on the AJ process, materials, and applications through journal and conference publications, training, technical notes, and online forums.
• Collaborate with applications and new product development teams on R&D activities
• May involve up to 20% domestic and international travel to customer and vendor sites

Requirements

Ideal candidate is self‑motivated with knowledge of electronics manufacturing, materials, processes and technology and excellent hands‑on skills. Candidate must thrive in the dynamic atmosphere of a technical organization with a rapidly expanding customer base. The candidate must possess strong professional communication skills in areas of proposal and technical report writing, verbal presentations, and small group consultation.

• Preferred B.S. with 3-5 years' experience, M.S. or Ph.D. in physical sciences or engineering
• Working knowledge of general chemistry
• Working knowledge of simple DC electronic circuits and test procedures, preferably RF measurement techniques
• Working knowledge of a software language, Python, C++, MATLAB, or LabVIEW preferred
• Preferred experience with Cognex machine vision software
• Preferred experience with optical microscopy and profilometry
• Preferred experience with CAD and additive manufacturing, e.g., SOLIDWORKS, FDM or SLA
• Preferred experience with simple machine shop proceduresPreferred experience with laser materials processing
• Able to lift 25 lbs. and access components from the floor to a five-foot level.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong work ethic – driven to exceed customer expectations within delivery timeframe.

About Optomec

Optomec is a privately held, rapidly growing supplier of Additive Manufacturing systems. These solutions utilize Optomec’s patented Aerosol Jet Printed Electronics technology and LENS 3D Printed Metal technology to reduce costs and improve performance. Together, these unique printing solutions work with the broadest spectrum of functional materials, ranging from electronic inks to structural metals and even biological matter. Optomec has more than 200 marquee customers around the world, targeting production applications in the Electronics, Energy, Life Sciences and Aerospace industries. For more information, please visit www.optomec.com.

Optomec, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.