Senior Process Engineer Job Description
Job Title: Senior Process Engineer
Start Date: Immediate
SUMMARY Develops processes, tooling and systems for pilot production of Reflex® displays, is a key team member in establishing a roll to roll manufacturing line, supports other manufacturing functions in display fabrication and process technology.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and optimize new processes to support the transition from lab to manufacturing of plastic Reflex™ displays.
- Design and build custom tooling to aid in manufacturing displays.
- Write documents, including standard operating procedures, test reports, specifications and progress reports
- Lead the development of functional polymer coatings from process trials through ramp up to manufacturing.
- Assist in establishing manufacturing work flow systems and documentation for Reflex® displays
- Interacts and collaborates with other groups and departments within the company and with external suppliers and toll coaters.
- Recommends process improvements including safety, yield and productivity and helps direct the design, procurement, fabrication, installation of process equipment and systems.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE This candidate will have BA or BS in Technology, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or Engineering, MS degree a plus. This candidate should have 7-10 years production engineering experience in coating process and/or converting including an understanding of web handling and tension control systems, slitting operations and/or press operation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPANY BACKGROUND Kent Displays, Inc. was created in 1993 to further develop and commercialize the Cholesteric Display technology. Kent Displays, Inc. is dedicated to cholesteric displays (ChLCD), taking advantage of their low-power requirement and reflective features to bring the world greatly improved displays for portable devices. These devices demand long battery life, a wide viewing angle and paper-like viewing in all ambient light including bright sunlight.
CONTACT INFORMATION Interested candidates should email a resume to: Kelly Eisentraut