Senior Blade Pilot Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description

E Ink’s Research Department is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join the External Phase team.  This person will design and implement custom coating equipment for novel processes.  They will work to retrofit existing coaters, design new systems, and create proof-of-concept vehicles for new fabrication techniques.  This position requires a unique combination of design, mechanical ingenuity, and process understanding to enable new electrophoretic display technologies.  They will work on interdisciplinary teams that include chemical engineering, materials science, colloidal physics, and waveform design.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and build proof-of-concept implementations of new roll-to-roll processes
• Retrofit existing equipment to accommodate new functions including—but not limited to—coating, lamination, UV exposure, wet etch, etc.
• Assist in the acceptance and operation of new lamination equipment with current and future needs in mind
• Interact across multiple groups to understand coating requirements for new technologies
• Develop outside-the-box approaches to solve challenging manufacturing problems
• Conduct pilot demonstrations of new roll-to-roll processes and provide guidance for scale-up
• Generate technical documentation and scale up plans to take ideas from initial demonstration to roll-to-roll mass manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a similar field and 10+ years of industrial experience in mechanical and industrial design
• Experience handling roll-to-roll or other continuous materials processing equipment
• Hands on experience in 3D CAD, tool design and fabrication
• Experience in process design, hardware testing, and equipment troubleshooting
• Experience designing and implementing proof-of-concept and pilot equipment at different scales
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A track record of achieving project goals
• A desire to solve hard problems on multi-disciplinary teams, understand stakeholder needs, and adapt to changing circumstances

Preferences

• Experience coating applications such as Slot Die, Gravure, Blade and lamination techniques
• Knowledge of basic optics and lithography methods
• Knowledge of fluid dynamics concepts for coating applications
• Knowledge of in-line inspection tools and automation
• Proficiency with machine shop tools

Salary Range Disclosure: The annual base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $140,000 not including any variable pay. The total compensation package may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, and other variable pay components. The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate at the time of posting and may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.