Principal, Flexible Electronics Development Engineer

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

Job summary

Covestro is seeking a Principal Development Engineer to lead trials and experiments in flexible and stretchable film substrates for printed electronics at our South Deerfield site. You will act as a hands-on SME guiding equipment design, testing methods, and customer collaborations to advance Covestro Specialty Films products.

Bachelor’s or higher in engineering with 6+ years (4+ for masters, 2+ for PhD) and experience in screen printing, CAD/Illustrator, and DOE methods is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with 6+ years of relevant experience, or higher degrees.
• Preferred: Mechanical or Electrical engineering.
• Experience with screen printing on plastic films.
• Familiar with CAD and graphic design software such as AutoCAD and Adobe Illustrator.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, installation, and commissioning of new development equipment and methods.
• Develop procedures for the safe and efficient operation of development equipment.
• Work hands-on in lab spaces and at customer sites.
• Serve as a global subject matter expert for sales, BD and technical staff.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align capabilities with customer needs.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Written communication

Presentation skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Illustrator

JMP

Minitab

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Covestro is seeking a Principal Development Engineer to lead trials and experiments in flexible and stretchable film substrates for printed electronics at our South Deerfield site. You will act as a hands-on SME guiding equipment design, testing methods, and customer collaborations to advance Covestro Specialty Films products.

Bachelor’s or higher in engineering with 6+ years (4+ for masters, 2+ for PhD) and experience in screen printing, CAD/Illustrator, and DOE methods is preferred.