Senior Engineer - Coating

Position Summary:

We are seeking a very talented Senior Engineer to join our Front-end Process Development team and lead wet coating process development.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Lead development of wet coating processes, using techniques such as slot die, dip, and spray coating
  • Lead optimization of drying process
  • Drive development of coating formulations
  • Work with chemistry team to develop materials for coating process

Skills and Experience:

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline
  • 5+ years of experience with solution processing of thin films on glass
  • Deep knowledge of coating and drying physics
  • Process development and optimization experience, formal SPC training desired

Ideal candidate will also have:

  • Large area glass processing with electronic devices (e.g. thin film solar, flat panel displays, electrochromics)
  • Experience scaling up process from R&D to pilot and/or manufacturing
  • Solvent formulation modeling experience
  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Ability to demonstrate adaptability, effectiveness and growth in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and creatively solve problems.
  • Ability to use standard office applications (Word, Excel, Email)