Materials Characterization Engineer for Advanced Displays

E Ink Corporation; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental & vision on day 1

401K match

Paid time off & holidays

Sick leave

Casual environment

Hybrid/flexible work

Job summary

E Ink Corporation in Fremont, CA is seeking a Materials Characterization Engineer to perform routine and advanced analytical measurements on materials used in E Ink displays, including particles, colloidal dispersions, polymers, inks. This role blends hands-on lab work with method development and process improvement.

Work with senior scientists to uncover root causes, develop analytical methods, and deepen understanding of material behavior in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial experience in analytical chemistry, materials characterization, or a related laboratory environment.
• Naturally curious with a passion for understanding the science behind material behavior rather than simply generating data.
• Enjoys asking questions, challenging assumptions, and exploring the underlying mechanisms behind experimental observations.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented laboratory scientist who takes pride in producing accurate and reliable data.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a data-driven approach.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time management skills.
• Collaborative team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary research environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples, routine characterization of particles, inks, and formulations using analytical instrumentation.
• Investigate unexpected analytical results, identify root causes, and propose follow-up experiments to deepen understanding of material and process behavior.
• Work with Sr.scientists to develop, optimize, validate, and standardize analytical test methods, design and perform Gage R&R.
• Improve existing analytical methods to increase measurement accuracy, repeatability, throughput, and robustness.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate analytical instruments to ensure reliable and reproducible measurements.
• Analyze data and document results in laboratory notebooks and technical reports.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and documentation in accordance with EH&S and laboratory best practices.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional R&D.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and contribute to a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.

Skills

5+ years experience

Analytical chemistry

Materials science

Curious mindset

Data-driven

Problem solving

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Chemistry

Job description

E Ink Corporation in Fremont, CA is seeking a Materials Characterization Engineer to perform routine and advanced analytical measurements on materials used in E Ink displays, including particles, colloidal dispersions, polymers, inks. This role blends hands-on lab work with method development and process improvement.

Work with senior scientists to uncover root causes, develop analytical methods, and deepen understanding of material behavior in a fast-paced team environment.