Covestro
Principal Development Engineer – Flexible Printed Electronics
South Deerfield, MA · Principal · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$111k-$206kDetected 13 days ago
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About the role
- We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products.
- Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.
- 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.
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.
- Maintain an organized environment for application development activities, including equipment, raw materials, and sample inventories.
- Drive Covestro Specialty Films' understanding and capabilities to proactively prepare solutions for customer requirements in targeted applications.
- Equal Employment Opportunity: Hiring and advancement are based on job-related requirements and on an individual's qualifications to perform a job.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with 6+ years of relevant professional experience
- OR Master's degree in an engineering discipline with 4+ years of relevant professional experience
- OR Ph.D. degree in an engineering discipline with 2+ years of relevant professional experience
Nice to have
- 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
- Knowledge and Skills:
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.
- Familiar with DOE software such as JMP or Minitab
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence others
Compensation
- $110,998 - $206,080
- This is a full-time role that includes competitive pay, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, 401K with company match, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, parental leave and medical, dental and vision coverage (no waiting period).
Company info
- Work hands-on in Covestro application development lab spaces and at customers to ensure effective execution of trials and experiments
- We are Covestro.
- We are courageous.
- We are colorful.
- 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.
- Provide technical service and on-site technical support to Specialty Films customers as needed.
Equal 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.
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