E Ink Corporation is hiring a Senior Formulation and Coating Scientist to conduct leading-edge research for novel electrophoretic display technology. You will be a subject-matter expert in coating methods and formulation development, supporting new designs and materials for the next generation of ePaper devices.
What You'll Do
- Drive the design and development of microcapsule slurry and coating processes
- Develop a deep understanding of the interplay between material properties, ink formulation, fluid dynamics, substrate interactions, and drying mechanisms to improve coating quality and large-area uniformity
- Identify correlation between critical properties of individual layers and the electro-optical performance of the multilayer device stack, and develop in-line and off-line characterization methods to ensure quality
- Provide technical leadership and hands-on support across all stages of the coating process, including compounding, slurry delivery, coating application, post-coating treatments, and film characterization
- Work with and contribute to an agile, inspiring, and supportive team to rapidly advance project goals and actively pursue contingency plans
- Document results in comprehensive technical reports and patents for intellectual property
What We're Looking For
- A Ph.D. in materials science, chemical engineering or a related field and 2+ years of experience in thin film coating process development or an M.S. in the same fields and 5+ years of experience
- Expertise in heterogeneous fluid rheology, surface interactions, drying behavior, and characterizations
- Expertise in a wide range of coating technologies such as slot-die, gravure, blade, and multilayer lamination techniques
- Knowledge of Design of Experiments and Statistical Analysis
- 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 work environment
Nice to Have
- Experience with microcapsule-based functional coating is highly preferred
- Knowledge of electrical and optical characterization in thin film devices
- Technical project management experience
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $120,000 to $150,000
- Competitive total compensation package
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your first day
- Company 401K match
- 20 PTO days and sick time
- Casual day-to-day work environment
- Hybrid/flexible work environment (for some positions)
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 federal and state law.
