Sr. Additive Manufacturing Scientist

EngeniusMicro
Huntsville, ALPosted 14 days ago
The Company
EngeniusMicro is a hardware focused small business with offices in Huntsville, AL; in Atlanta, GA; and near Denver, CO. Our multi-disciplinary staff of engineers and scientists provide research and development engineering services to industry and the Federal Government. Our primary research areas are Additive Manufacturing for RF electronics, MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS) / Nanotechnology, and Microelectronics. As a research-focused small business, we offer opportunities for growth and advancement for a motivated candidate.
- *The Culture**
EngeniusMicro seeks self-motivated, highly organized, and responsive employees able to work in a fast-paced, small team environment. The ideal employee will thrive in a learning environment that encourages independence, initiative, leadership, and professional growth.
Why should you apply?
You like solving technical challenges in a fast-paced collaborative environment
You're interested in building a key component in hardware and prototypes
You want to work somewhere your interests can influence the direction of the company
You enjoy making products that are both technically and visually intriguing
- *The Position**
Duties and Responsibilities
Explore, develop and test advanced printed electronic components including batteries, energy generators, microelectronic devices and packages, and antennas
Research and development utilizing various resins, polymers, chemicals, paint, and/or aggregate to gather information that could be utilized to formulate cost take out and/or process enhancement opportunities for various new products or existing products
Design and test processes for electroactive polymers, develop methods to advance integration of these materials into future batteries, energy generators, and additively manufactured electronic components
Develop material property characterization techniques and maintain characterization equipment. Evaluate and analyze data
Assess existing materials commonly available and/or develop new materials to improve material performance and cost position in the support of new process and product development
Assess existing materials and make recommendations to improve performance and/or manufacturability of existing products in various environments
Invent and write patent applications
Write or assist in writing funding proposals, manage funding expenses and prepare technical reports
Lead and train supporting technicians to carry out research work and guide scale-up processes
Work collaboratively with external RandD partners
Communicate experimental results and problems with supervisors
Qualifications
Basic
PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
0-3 years of relevant and verifiable experience
Strong hands-on experience in solid state electrolyte materials and electrochemistry, electroactive polymer and ceramic materials, and additive manufacturing processes
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