Credentials Engineer

About the role

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, first-of-their-kind challenges—including advanced polycarbonate structures and embedded technologies—while partnering across global engineering and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify Continuous Product Innovation (CPI) opportunities and share with Global teams.
• Develop credential constructions including materials, layer stack-ups, and physical architecture.
• Ensure designs meet security, functional, and durability requirements.
• Define manufacturing feasibility and process constraints (lamination, adhesion, thermal interaction).
• Develop and execute validation plans and testing methods for new designs.
• Translate product concepts into production-ready solutions.
• Support development of new credential products and enhancements.
• Integrate new technologies (polycarbonate, dual interface, digital print).
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and suppliers.
• Provide technical feasibility input for new customer opportunities.
• Support development of standards and repeatable engineering frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience working with polymer-based materials (PC, PVC, PET).
• Experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or product development.
• Strong understanding of material behavior under thermal and pressure conditions (lamination, bonding, adhesion).
• Ability to translate material properties into manufacturable designs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations consistent with the engineering discipline.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, ISO standards, etc.
• Dependable team player, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and proficient at conflict resolution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Windows OS and Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Experience with printing equipment usage and capabilities is a plus.
• Experience with lamination, multi-layer construction, or composite materials is a plus.
• Experience with printing, coating, or converting processes is a plus.
• Experience with adhesives, films, or surface treatments is a plus.
• Experience with failure analysis, testing, and DOE is a plus.
• Experience working across global teams or suppliers is a plus.
• Experience with secure or regulated products is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Oracle ERP system and Agile PLM software is a plus.
• Experience with SolidWorks and CAD drafting software is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be a dependable team player, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and be proficient at conflict resolution.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a current and legally authorized to reside and work in the hiring country.

Skills

• Materials Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Manufacturing Process Engineering
• Product Development
• Material Behavior Under Thermal and Pressure Conditions
• Mathematical Calculations
• Technical Drawings and Specifications
• Printing Equipment Usage
• Lamination, Multi-Layer Construction, Composite Materials
• Printing, Coating, Converting Processes
• Adhesives, Films, Surface Treatments
• Failure Analysis, Testing, DOE
• Global Teams or Suppliers
• Secure or Regulated Products
• Oracle ERP System and Agile PLM Software
• SolidWorks and CAD Drafting Software

Benefits

Competitive salary and rewards package
Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
Vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential

Pay

Competitive salary and rewards package

Schedule

Flexible work environment

Benefits

Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
Vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential