Sr. Advanced Manufacturing Scientist

The CompanyEngeniusMicro 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 CultureEngeniusMicro 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 environmentYou're interested in building a key component in hardware and prototypesYou want to work somewhere your interests can influence the direction of the companyYou enjoy making products that are both technically and visually intriguingThe PositionDuties & ResponsibilitiesExplore, develop and test advanced printed electronic components including batteries, energy generators, microelectronic devices and packages, and antennasResearch 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 productsDesign and test processes for electroactive polymers, develop methods to advance integration of these materials into future batteries, energy generators, and additively manufactured electronic componentsDevelop material property characterization techniques and maintain characterization equipment. Evaluate and analyze dataAssess existing materials commonly available and/or develop new materials to improve material performance and cost position in the support of new process and product developmentAssess existing materials and make recommendations to improve performance and/or manufacturability of existing products in various environmentsInvent and write patent applicationsWrite or assist in writing funding proposals, manage funding expenses and prepare technical reportsLead and train supporting technicians to carry out research work and guide scale-up processesWork collaboratively with external R&D partnersCommunicate experimental results and problems with supervisorsQualificationsBasicPhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field0-3 years of relevant and verifiable experienceStrong hands-on experience in solid state electrolyte materials and electrochemistry, electroactive polymer and ceramic materials, and additive manufacturing processesStrong understanding of ceramic materials, their properties, and behavior under various conditionsProficient in electronic applications, materials processing, physical, structural, electrochemical property characterizations, as well as testing materials performance in prototype electronic componentsHands-on experience in polymer processing and testingHands-on experience in electroactive polymer and ceramic-polymer composite processingOut-of-the-box thinking and creative execution skillsThe ability to obtain/maintain a final Secret DoD clearance, for which the US Government requires US CitizenshipPreferredExperience in roll-to-roll processing and additive manufacturing is a plusPublications on additive manufacturing areas of innovationThe Legal StuffEngeniusMicro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)E-Verify ParticipationFamily and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Immigrant and Employee RightsUniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)Job Posted by ApplicantPro