Process Engineer, Polymer Patterning

<div class="content-intro"><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p> <div> <h2 id="processengineerpolymerpatterningadvancedmanufacturing"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Process Engineer-Technology Development (Polymer Patterning)</span></h2> <p>As a Process Engineer focused on Polymer Patterning and Advanced Manufacturing, you will lead the development and optimization of processes for next-generation electronics production. This role centers on innovating and refining polymer patterning techniques, leveraging roll-to-roll (web handling) manufacturing, and integrating in-line vision recognition systems. That</p> <h3 id="essentialdutiesandresponsibilities">Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h3> <ul> <li>Develop, implement, and optimize polymer patterning processes for flexible electronics, with a focus on roll-to-roll (web handling) manufacturing.</li> <li>Design and refine in-line vision recognition systems to monitor and control pattern quality, alignment, and defect detection during continuous processing.</li> <li>Establish and document best practices for polymer patterning, web handling, and vision system integration, ensuring robust and repeatable production outcomes.</li> <li>Analyze process data to drive improvements in yield, throughput, and product quality.</li> <li>Qualify new patterning processes for compatibility with existing and future manufacturing lines, supporting seamless transitions from R\&amp;D to production.</li> <li>Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to polymer patterning, web handling, and vision systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.</li> <li>Identify opportunities for automation, digitalization, and lean process improvements.</li> </ul> <h3 id="minimumqualificationsknowledgeskillsandabilities">Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)</h3> <p><strong>Experience/Education</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.</li> <li>5-7+ years of hands-on experience in process engineering, polymer patterning, or electronics manufacturing, preferably in roll-to-roll or high-mix/mid-volume environments.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Deep expertise in polymer patterning and roll-to-roll (web handling) manufacturing processes.</li> <li>Experience with in-line vision recognition systems for process monitoring and quality control.</li> <li>Background in statistical methods, data visualization, systematic experiment design, and related softwar