Sr. Scientist - Photolithography

at  E Ink Corporation

Team up with the most innovative company where Imagination becomes reality! E Ink is the originator, pioneer, and commercial leader in ePaper technology. The Fremont Research & Development team is thriving and growing as we help develop products that are changing how people access information every day. We are seeking qualified candidates who are self-driven, looking to advance their career and become a high-impact player on a team.
Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts, and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment.
We offer a competitive/generous benefits package that fits the needs of our employees. It includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, 401k matches, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. This position is also eligible for our bonus program. (see E Ink Our Company)
And we’re looking for a Sr. Scientist – Photolithography!

ABOUT THE POSITION:

E Ink’s Research and Development department is seeking a talented Sr. Scientist to join our dynamic Shim development team in our Fremont, CA office. As a key member of this team, you will contribute to the development of innovative solutions for our cutting-edge ePaper products, aligning with our mission of “We Make Surfaces Smarter”. This role leads research and development initiatives focused on Shim fabrication, optimizing coatings and lithographic processes within a roll-to-roll production framework.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MS/Ph.D. in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; advanced degrees preferred, with a minimum of 5-year experience in photolithography.
• Strong “Hands-On” experience with demonstrated capability to lead independently a project and a “think out of the box” mentality to overcome difficult challenges.
• Experience with Photoresist coating other than spin-coating (such as spray coating, deep coating…) is highly desirable.
• Experience with unconventional lithography (non-stepper mode) is a plus.
• Industry experience is advantageous, but a strong academic background and relevant research experience are also considered.

• Identify photoresists, characterize, and optimize coating processes adapted to shim fabrication.
• Implement innovative solutions to achieve (Photo)lithographic processes on unconventional surfaces.
• Utilize lab scale experiments and techniques to demonstrate feasibility while ensuring scalability.
• Collaborate within and across teams to achieve targets, from proof of concept to full scale manufacturing.
• Champion defect analysis efforts, identifying root causes and implementing innovative solutions to enhance coating uniformity and minimize imperfections, particularly on challenging substrates.
• Remain at the forefront of coating technology advancements and lithography processes, actively contributing to the organization’s culture of innovation and excellence.