Principal Development Engineer – Flexible Printed Electronics

Covestro AG; South Deerfield (NH); Hybrid; USD 110,998 - 206,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus potential

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Covestro AG in South Deerfield, NH seeks a senior technical expert to lead development and implementation of flexible and stretchable film substrates for printed electronics. You will design and manage trials, work hands-on in labs, and advise customers on product use and integration.

The role involves coordinating across technical and commercial teams, managing equipment installation, and ensuring safe operations.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Leadership

DOE

Statistical methods

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Analytical thinking

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.

Position Purpose

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with 6+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Master’s degree in an engineering discipline with 4+ years of relevant professional experience.
• 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 screen printing conductive inks on plastic films, manual assembly (conductive adhesives, component attachment), circuit design.

Salary

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

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Annual bonus potential.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match and retirement contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• 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.