Senior Scientist

E Ink•Billerica, MA

About The Position

E Ink Corporation is the global leader in electronic paper technology, transforming the way people access information through innovative, low-power display solutions. Our technology is used worldwide in eReaders, electronic shelf labels, digital signage, transportation displays, wearable devices, and a growing range of Internet of Things applications. By combining cutting-edge innovation with a commitment to sustainability, E Ink enables products that consume minimal power while delivering an exceptional reading and viewing experience. At E Ink, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the core of everything we do. We foster an inclusive and supportive work environment where diverse perspectives are valued, employees are empowered to grow, and teams work together to solve complex challenges. Whether you're advancing next-generation display technology, supporting our customers, or driving business operations, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on products used by millions of people around the world. If you're passionate about innovation and want to help shape the future of display technology, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

A BS, MS or Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science or related fields
5- 6+ years of industrial experience in scientific or engineering discipline
Ability to contribute effectively as a member of cross-functional and cross-disciplinary teams working toward shared goals.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver technical presentations and prepare clear technical reports.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of experimental design and statistical analysis is preferred
Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable: formulation science, pigment processing, surface chemistry, colloidal phenomena, non-aqueous chemistry, dyes, polymer chemistry, or surfactants.

Responsibilities

Formulate and optimize electrophoretic inks for novel, high-performance applications.
Investigate pigment-modification chemistries, including surface-functionalization and polymerization techniques.
Establish structure–property relationships for novel electrophoretic ink components and formulations.
Evaluate the repeatability and reproducibility of ink formulations, component designs, and synthetic pathways.
Identify, evaluate, optimize, and control critical-to-performance properties of raw materials, engineered materials, and finished formulations.
Design and execute experiments using design of experiments, statistical analysis, and other data-driven approaches to improve formulation performance, efficiency, robustness, and reliability.
Assist in the design, development, scale-up, and optimization of chemical processes used to manufacture novel electrophoretic ink components.
Plan, schedule, execute, analyze, and present experiments and results.
Collaborate with analytical scientists to characterize pigments, dispersions, and ink formulations.
Document ink-component designs, formulation and manufacturing procedures, and material specifications within the document-control system.
Meet project commitments, identify technical and schedule risks, and proactively develop contingency plans.
Participate in root-cause investigations and troubleshooting efforts involving internally manufactured and externally supplied materials.