E Ink Corporation is seeking a Polymer Scientist/Engineer to conduct leading-edge materials and process research for novel electrophoretic display technology. This hands-on role involves pioneering new methods for making patterned UV-curable films and championing technical innovations from conception through scale-up and commercialization.
What You'll Do
- Design and develop UV-curable formulations for roll-to-roll processes.
- Balance mechanical, optical, and electrical properties to meet device performance requirements.
- Spearhead research and development of novel photolithographic processes and materials.
- Work with R&D colleagues to determine critical parameters and meet performance goals.
- Engage with stakeholders across the company to facilitate process scale-up.
- Develop a broad understanding of interactive components within multi-layer material stacks.
- Work with global technology teams and external development partners to rapidly advance project goals and actively pursue contingency plans.
- Communicate progress in organized reports to stakeholders.
What We're Looking For
- Ph.D. in materials science, polymer science, chemical engineering or a related field with photolithographic chemistry experience.
- Or, an M.S. in a related field and 3+ years of industrial experience in photolithographic chemistry.
- R&D experience in one or more of: photopolymerization, R2R coatings, or display devices.
- Knowledge of crosslinking chemistry, kinetics, and characterization.
- Creativity and flexibility to take on wholly new applications and technologies.
- Deep understanding of structure-property relationships in polymeric films.
- Excellent troubleshooting, teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Self-directed, motivated, and hands-on personality, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, open-minded, highly interdisciplinary environment.
Nice to Have
- Continuous R2R photolithography experience.
- Embossing or nanoimprint lithography experience.
- Experience solving adhesion-related issues.
- Display industry experience.
- Knowledge of chemical, electrical and optical characterization in materials.
- Technical project management experience.
Technical Stack
- UV-curable formulations
- Roll-to-roll (R2R) process
- Photolithographic processes
- Polymer photolithography materials
Team & Environment
You will join the Research and Advanced Development division and will engage globally with E Ink’s R&D and manufacturing teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive total compensation package.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your first day.
- Company 401K match.
- 20 PTO days annually.
- Generous sick leave policy.
- Casual day-to-day work environment.
- Hybrid/flexible work environment for some positions.
- Bonus program eligibility.
- Ongoing development and advancement opportunities.
- Annual base salary range: $100,000 to $130,000.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Billerica, MA.
E Ink is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, identity, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, disability, age, or on any basis prohibited by law.
