Senior Inkjet Application Engineer - Flexible Electronics

Ridgemont Resources, Inc.; Pembroke (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. is seeking an Inkjet Application Engineer to move a custom printing platform from R&D into production for flexible electronics.

You will optimize inkjet and micro-pen delivery, resolve hardware/software challenges, and advance milestones for electronic and RF components used in defense and commercial markets. The role requires hands-on testing, waveform tuning, and collaboration with sales to define customer requirements, develop prototypes, and provide cost estimates.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in inkjet application development or additive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Test inks, printheads, and substrates for print quality, cycle time, compatibility, and customer requirements.
• Operate and optimize industrial inkjet printers and micro-pen dispensers for high-precision electronic and RF components.
• Evaluate fluid-structure interactions and tune printing waveforms for flexible and RF/microwave electronics.
• Partner with sales to define customer requirements, configure custom printing solutions, produce prototypes, and prepare cost estimates.
• Conduct proof-of-concept evaluations on specialized electronics substrates.
• Contribute to technical discussions, white papers, proposals, and demonstrations for DoD and government contracts.
• Apply electronics knowledge to troubleshoot fluidic, hardware, software, and integration issues for field service teams, subcontractors, and end users.
• Identify printing and product performance risks and implement solutions for defect-free components.
• Conduct customer site visits and technical reviews, develop work plans, and adapt capabilities to customer needs.
• Monitor task progress against objectives, timelines, and work authorizations.
• Train customer engineering teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Document design work and prepare technical reports, guides, and procedures.
• Use field data to guide internal R&D and suppliers in reducing production time and cost.

Skills

Inkjet application development

Additive manufacturing

Electronic/RF components

Waveform tuning

Troubleshooting hardware/software

Field service coordination

Independent work

Education

Bachelors in EE/ME/MSE/ChE

Masters or certs in additive manufacturing

Tools

Printhead technology

Job description

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. is seeking an Inkjet Application Engineer to move a custom printing platform from R&D into production for flexible electronics.

You will optimize inkjet and micro-pen delivery, resolve hardware/software challenges, and advance milestones for electronic and RF components used in defense and commercial markets. The role requires hands-on testing, waveform tuning, and collaboration with sales to define customer requirements, develop prototypes, and provide cost estimates.