Inkjet Application Engineer - Printed Electronics

Summary

Inkjet Application Engineer, Printed Electronics

Pembroke, MA (Onsite)

Take a custom inkjet printing platform from advanced R&D into production for flexible and RF/microwave electronics. This hands-on role tunes printheads, waveforms, and micro-pen systems, works directly with customers, and supports defense research programs at a national security technology company.

Must-Haves

• 7+ years in inkjet application development or additive manufacturing, including 2+ years on electronic or RF/microwave components
• Advanced knowledge of industrial inkjet systems: piezo and thermal printheads, waveform tuning, micro-pen dispensers, and fluid rheology
• Strong troubleshooting of industrial printers across hardware and software
• Familiarity with motion control, digital imaging, and metrology such as drop-watchers and profilometers
• Bachelor's in EE, ME, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related
• U.S. citizen able to obtain and maintain a security clearance (ITAR)

What You'll Do

• Test inks, printheads, and substrates for quality, cycle time, and compatibility
• Operate and optimize inkjet printers and micro-pen dispensers for precision electronic and RF parts
• Tune printing waveforms and evaluate fluid-structure interactions
• Partner with sales on customer requirements, prototypes, and cost estimates
• Run proof-of-concept builds on specialty substrates
• Support white papers, proposals, and demos for DoD research contracts
• Troubleshoot for field teams and customers, train customer engineers, and mentor junior staff
• Write technical reports, application guides, and SOPs

Nice-to-Haves

• Master's degree
• Additive manufacturing or printing technology certifications

What You'll Get

• Competitive pay
• Work at the leading edge of printed and RF electronics
• Customer-facing and R&D exposure on defense programs

About the Company

A C5ISR technology company that designs, manufactures, and tests situational awareness, threat detection, and communications technologies for national security and commercial markets.

Job Description

Inkjet Application Engineer, Printed Electronics

Pembroke, MA (Onsite)

Take a custom inkjet printing platform from advanced R&D into production for flexible and RF/microwave electronics. This hands-on role tunes printheads, waveforms, and micro-pen systems, works directly with customers, and supports defense research programs at a national security technology company.

Must-Haves

• 7+ years in inkjet application development or additive manufacturing, including 2+ years on electronic or RF/microwave components
• Advanced knowledge of industrial inkjet systems: piezo and thermal printheads, waveform tuning, micro-pen dispensers, and fluid rheology
• Strong troubleshooting of industrial printers across hardware and software
• Familiarity with motion control, digital imaging, and metrology such as drop-watchers and profilometers
• Bachelor's in EE, ME, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related
• U.S. citizen able to obtain and maintain a security clearance (ITAR)

What You'll Do

• Test inks, printheads, and substrates for quality, cycle time, and compatibility
• Operate and optimize inkjet printers and micro-pen dispensers for precision electronic and RF parts
• Tune printing waveforms and evaluate fluid-structure interactions
• Partner with sales on customer requirements, prototypes, and cost estimates
• Run proof-of-concept builds on specialty substrates
• Support white papers, proposals, and demos for DoD research contracts
• Troubleshoot for field teams and customers, train customer engineers, and mentor junior staff
• Write technical reports, application guides, and SOPs

Nice-to-Haves

• Master's degree
• Additive manufacturing or printing technology certifications

What You'll Get

• Competitive pay
• Work at the leading edge of printed and RF electronics
• Customer-facing and R&D exposure on defense programs

About the Company

A C5ISR technology company that designs, manufactures, and tests situational awareness, threat detection, and communications technologies for national security and commercial markets.