Principal Development Engineer - Flexible Printed Electronics

Covestro; Deerfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,998 - 206,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous PTO

Job summary

Covestro in Deerfield, MA is seeking a senior engineer to lead the design and management of trials for flexible and stretchable film substrates in printed electronics applications. You will work hands-on in the application development lab and with customers to enable development and successful implementation of Covestro Specialty Films products.

The role requires engineering degrees with substantial relevant experience, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 6+ years of experience; OR Master's with 4+ years; OR Ph.D. with 2+ years.
• Experience with screen printing of graphic inks on plastic films.
• Familiar with AutoCAD.
• Familiar with Adobe Illustrator.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to translate development activities into commercially viable technologies and products.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Specialty Films technical and commercial staff to understand capabilities and limitations for customer processing.
• Directly manage design, installation, and commissioning of new application development equipment and methods.
• Develop procedures for safe and efficient operation of development equipment at Covestro South Deerfield.
• Hands-on work in lab spaces and with customers to ensure effective trial execution.
• Drive understanding and capabilities to proactively prepare solutions for customer needs.
• Maintain organized environment for equipment, materials, and samples.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Printed electronics

DOE

Excel

Circuit design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Ph.D. in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

The purpose of this position is to function as a subject matter expert internally and externally as it pertains to successful implementation of flexible and/or stretchable film substrates in printed electronics applications. The successful candidate will be hands‑on leading the design and management of trials and experiments using materials, equipment, and test methods to enable development of Covestro Specialty Films substrates and advise customers on successful implementation and use of its products in targeted applications.

Major Tasks & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Specialty Films technical and commercial staff to understand capabilities and limitations with respect to application and customer processing of Specialty Films products.
• Directly manage the design, installation, and commissioning of new application development equipment and methods, in partnership with equipment manufacturers and other Specialty Films technical staff.
• Manage the development of procedures for the safe and efficient operation of application development equipment within Covestro Specialty Films' South Deerfield location.
• Work hands‑on in Covestro application development lab spaces and at customers to ensure effective execution of trials and experiments.
• Drive Covestro Specialty Films' understanding and capabilities to proactively prepare solutions for customer requirements in targeted applications.
• Maintain an organized environment for application development activities, including equipment, raw materials, and sample inventories.
• Provide technical service and on‑site technical support to Specialty Films customers as needed.
• Serve as a global subject matter expert for sales, business development, and technical staff of Covestro locations in other regions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with 6+ years of relevant professional experience; OR Master's degree in an engineering discipline with 4+ years of relevant professional experience; OR Ph.D. degree in an engineering discipline with 2+ years of relevant professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics.
• Experience with screen printing of graphic inks on plastic films.
• Specific familiarity with CAD software such as AutoCAD.
• Specific familiarity with graphic design software such as Adobe Illustrator.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate development activities into commercially viable technologies and products.
• Strong computer skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Thorough understanding of statistical methods in experimental design (DOE).
• Familiar with DOE software such as JMP or Minitab.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence others.
• Experience with printed electronics, including but not limited to: screen printing conductive inks on plastic films, manual assembly (conductive adhesives, component attachment), circuit design.

Salary range: $110,998 - $206,080

This is a full‑time role that includes competitive pay, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, 401K with company match, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, parental leave and medical, dental and vision coverage (no waiting period).

Equal Employment Opportunity: Hiring and advancement are based on job‑related requirements and on an individual's qualifications to perform a job. All aspects of employment are carried out free of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression or any unlawful criterion, existing under applicable federal, state, or local law.