Principal Development Engineer – Flexible Printed Electronics

Major Tasks & 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.
• Manage the development of procedures for the safe and efficient operation of application development equipment within Covestro Specialty Films’ South Deerfield location.
• Drive Covestro Specialty Films’ understanding and capabilities to proactively prepare solutions for customer requirements in targeted applications.
• Maintain an organized environment for application development activities, including equipment, raw materials, and sample inventories.
• Provide technical service and on-site technical support to Specialty Films customers as needed.
• Serve as a global subject matter expert for sales, business development, and technical staff of Covestro locations in other regions.

Basic Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics;
• Specific familiarity with CAD software such as AutoCAD;
• Specific familiarity with graphic design software such as Adobe Illustrator;
• Familiar with DOE software such as JMP or Minitab;
• Experience with printed electronics, including but not limited to: screen printing conductive inks on plastic films, manual assembly (conductive adhesives, component attachment), circuit design.

Purpose

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.

Salary Range

Salary range: $110,998 - $206,080

Benefits

• Competitive pay;
• Annual bonus potential;
• Generous paid time off;
• 401K with company match;
• Retirement contribution;
• Tuition reimbursement;
• Parenthood leave;
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (no waiting period).

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this position, please contact us via the following channels:

• Info-Hotline: +1 844-522-6775
• To make a request for a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please call (412) 413-2736.