Inkjet Application Engineer, Printed Electronics
Pembroke, MA (Onsite)
Take a custom inkjet printing platform from advanced R&D into production for flexible and RF/microwave electronics. This hands-on role tunes printheads, waveforms, and micro-pen systems, works directly with customers, and supports defense research programs at a national security technology company.
Must-Haves
- 7+ years in inkjet application development or additive manufacturing, including 2+ years on electronic or RF/microwave components
- Advanced knowledge of industrial inkjet systems: piezo and thermal printheads, waveform tuning, micro-pen dispensers, and fluid rheology
- Strong troubleshooting of industrial printers across hardware and software
- Familiarity with motion control, digital imaging, and metrology such as drop-watchers and profilometers
- Bachelor's in EE, ME, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related
- U.S. citizen able to obtain and maintain a security clearance (ITAR)
What You'll Do
- Test inks, printheads, and substrates for quality, cycle time, and compatibility
- Operate and optimize inkjet printers and micro-pen dispensers for precision electronic and RF parts
- Tune printing waveforms and evaluate fluid-structure interactions
- Partner with sales on customer requirements, prototypes, and cost estimates
- Run proof-of-concept builds on specialty substrates
- Support white papers, proposals, and demos for DoD research contracts
- Troubleshoot for field teams and customers, train customer engineers, and mentor junior staff
- Write technical reports, application guides, and SOPs
Nice-to-Haves
- Master's degree
- Additive manufacturing or printing technology certifications
What You'll Get
- Competitive pay
- Work at the leading edge of printed and RF electronics
- Customer-facing and R&D exposure on defense programs
About the Company
A C5ISR technology company that designs, manufactures, and tests situational awareness, threat detection, and communications technologies for national security and commercial markets.
