Senior Mechanical Engineer

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

Pay

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.