Senior Converting Product Development Engineer
About The Position
This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As a Senior Converting Product Development Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by applying your expertise of liners, premasks, lamination and converting methods to inform NPI development efforts in multiple ways: Selection of liners and premasks, Inform process requirements (both upstream and downstream of converting), Inform product requirements and risks (e.g., ability to laminate and convert materials while meeting customer requirements for performance, precision, optical quality and cleanliness), Preparation of product development and customer samples. Understanding of industry methods and best practices for DEPP material converting.
Requirements
- High school diploma
- 5 years or more of converting process experience in a private, public, government or military environment
- Hands on machine operation experience
- Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status)
Nice To Haves
- Associate or Bachelors degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field
- Knowledge of precision, multi axis servo driven systems: Synchronization (e.g., for precision part length and multi axis registration). Tension setting and control (e.g. to control precision, curl and other material properties).
- Knowledge of web handling, rotary converting equipment and the die industry.
- Adequate 2D drafting skills to produce die drawings.
- Real world optical film and adhesive manufacturing experience ideally in the consumer electronics industry
- Experience with converting to precise tolerances (+/- 0.050 mm to +/- 0.100 mm)
- Knowledge of laminating and slitting technology and control handles.
- Knowledge of laser converting and corona treatment.
- Knowledge of flat press converting and rotary converting
Responsibilities
- Selection of liners and premasks
- Inform process requirements (both upstream and downstream of converting)
- Inform product requirements and risks (e.g., ability to laminate and convert materials while meeting customer requirements for performance, precision, optical quality and cleanliness)
- Preparation of product development and customer samples
- Understanding of industry methods and best practices for DEPP material converting
- Corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties
- Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Paid Absences
- Retirement Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
