Materials Scientist/Engineer 1060S-BFCA

ZipRecruiter; Billerica (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in ePaper technology as a Materials Scientist/Engineer. You will conduct cutting-edge materials research to enhance electrophoretic display technologies, collaborating with a dynamic team to drive innovative solutions. This role offers significant visibility and responsibility, with a focus on product development and optimization in a fast-paced environment. E Ink values diversity and fosters an inclusive workplace, providing a competitive benefits package including health coverage and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Health Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401K Match

20 PTO Days

Generous Sick Leave

Casual Work Environment

Hybrid Work Options

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial experience with B.S., or 2-5 years with M.S., or 0-3 years with Ph.D.
• Experience with soft materials and their electrical properties.

Responsibilities

• Direct and execute materials and formulation research for product development.
• Create and execute electro-optical experiments to characterize display performance.

Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

B.S. in Materials Science

M.S. in Materials Science

Ph.D. in Materials Science

Tools

Electrochemical Charge Transport

Materials Characterization Techniques

Job description

Job Description

Materials Scientist / 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 high-impact players 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 philosophy aims to deliver revolutionary products, user experiences, and environmental benefits through advanced technology development.

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

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

We offer a competitive and generous benefits package that 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)

About the position:

E Ink is seeking a creative, highly motivated, and hands-on scientist to join our team and conduct leading-edge materials research to support the adoption of E Ink displays in new applications. This role is central to advancing electrophoretic display technologies by deepening our understanding of all components of electrophoretic display systems and their interactions. As part of E Ink's Research team, you will support new display product development through creating core test methods and instruments, formulating and fabricating functional materials, conducting electro-optical experiments, and analyzing display performance.

As a key team member, you will undertake challenging exploratory projects that lead to product improvements and new products, within a culture of open review and critical discussion. E Ink maintains a lean team where each member has significant visibility and responsibility to meet company goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ownership of and responsibility for initiating, directing, and executing materials and formulation research for performance optimization and new product development.
2. Create and execute electro-optical experiments to characterize display performance.
3. Collaborate with an agile, inspiring, and supportive team to rapidly advance project goals and pursue contingency plans.
4. Perform statistical analysis and develop computational physics models to understand electro-optical phenomena and the behavior of display materials.
5. Create and document intellectual property.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in materials science, chemical engineering, or a related field plus 5+ years of industrial experience; or M.S. degree plus 2-5 years; or Ph.D. degree plus 0-3 years of industrial experience.
• Experience with soft materials such as polymers and colloids, with familiarity with their electrical properties being a plus.
• Expertise in areas such as soft materials, formulation research, materials characterization techniques, and electrochemical charge transport.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of innovative solutions.
• Self-directed, motivated, and hands-on personality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly interdisciplinary environment.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one.
• Company 401K match.
• 20 PTO days.
• Generous sick leave policy.
• Casual work environment.
• Hybrid/flexible work options (for some positions).

E Ink is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, or any other protected basis by law.