Senior Display Engineer

E Ink•Billerica, MA

About The Position

E Ink Corporation is seeking an experienced and highly innovative scientist to develop next-generation driving technologies for E Ink's cutting-edge electrophoretic products. In this role, you will invent and optimize novel driving algorithms that improve key product characteristics, including optical performance, switching speed, power consumption, and reliability. You will combine a deep understanding of physics with experimental design, data analysis, and software development to solve complex technical challenges and enable next-generation products. You will work closely with material scientists, display engineers, electrical engineers, optical engineers, and product teams to transform scientific understanding into practical driving algorithms and production-ready solutions.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Materials Science, or a related field with 3+ years of industry experience (M.S. with 5+ years of relevant industry experience will also be considered).
Strong hands-on experimental skills with a passion for laboratory-based research and product development.
Demonstrated experience designing controlled experiments, performing rigorous data analysis, and drawing sound scientific conclusions.
Expertise in one or more of the following (or related areas): optimization algorithms, hardware and electronics, machine learning, computational physics, signals and systems, optical systems, or control systems.
Strong programming skills in Python; experience with scientific computing libraries is preferred.
Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, source meters, optical measurement systems, cameras, and automated test equipment.
Excellent troubleshooting and structured root-cause analysis skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated creativity and a track record of developing innovative technical solutions or patented technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop a deep understanding of the electro-optical and physics governing product behavior and translate that understanding into innovative driving algorithms.
Design, execute, and analyze controlled experiments to characterize electro-optical performance and validate new concepts.
Develop optical test methods, analytical models, and simulation tools to explain product behavior and predict performance.
Design and implement driving algorithms and software to optimize optical performance, switching speed, power consumption, and product reliability.
Drive technical investigations of complex product, manufacturing, and customer issues using structured root-cause analysis.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition new driving technologies from research into production.
Document technical findings, generate intellectual property, and present results to engineering and management teams.