Principal Development Engineer – Flexible Printed Electronics

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Covestro is seeking a specialist to lead the design and management of trials for flexible and stretchable film substrates used in printed electronics. You will work hands-on in lab spaces and at customer sites, guiding development from concept to commercially viable products.

The role requires a strong engineering background, experience with screen printing on plastic films, and ability to communicate findings across global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with 6+ years of relevant professional experience, OR Master’s with 4+ years, OR Ph.D. with 2+ years.
• Experience with screen printing of graphic inks on plastic films and familiarity with CAD software and graphic design tools.
• Strong problem solving, communication and leadership capabilities; ability to translate development into commercial technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technical and commercial staff to understand capabilities and customer processing.
• Directly manage design, installation and commissioning of new development equipment in partnership with manufacturers.
• Develop procedures for safe and efficient operation of development equipment at Covestro Specialty Films’ South Deerfield location.
• Work hands-on in lab spaces and at customers to execute trials and experiments effectively.
• Drive understanding and capabilities to proactively prepare solutions for customer requirements.
• Maintain organized environment for activities including equipment, materials and inventories.
• Provide on-site technical service and support to customers as needed.
• Serve as global SME for sales, business development, and Covestro locations abroad.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

DOE

Excel

PowerPoint

Leadership

Printed electronics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Ph.D. in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Overview

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.

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 and Benefits

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).

Your Application

Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our team - apply now!

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