E Ink Corporation is hiring: Co-Op Formulation Design & Compounding in Fremo

Team up with the most innovative company where Imagination becomes reality! E Ink is the originator, pioneer, and commercial leader in ePaper technology. The Fremont Research & Development team is thriving and growing, as we help develop products that are changing how people access information every day. We are seeking qualified candidates who are self-driven, looking to advance their career and be a high-impact player on a team.

Based on technology from MIT’s Media Lab, E Ink has transformed and defined the eReader market. Its Electrophoretic Display products make it the worldwide leader for ePaper. The Company’s corporate philosophy aims to deliver revolutionary products, user experiences and environmental benefits through advanced technology development. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives is fostered to create an inclusive work environment. (see E Ink │ Our Company)

And we’re looking for a Formulation Design & Compounding Co-op! Please note this Coop position is for active students only, and the commitment is 6 months from Jan-June onsite in our Fremont office. 40 hours/week Mon-Fri.

About the position:

This is an exciting opportunity to apply classroom knowledge and learn new skills in the high tech industry. The Co-op will be an integral member of a team in Materials R&D that designs new polymer composite films used in next generation electronic paper displays. **To qualify for this position you must be an active student - please check with your school to make sure you can participate in a Co-op program.**

The opportunity requires applying physics and chemistry knowledge in a hands-on lab environment. Projects will include opportunities to study new dispersion and compounding methods, as well as develop new QC metrics. The Co-op will work with scientists and engineers to design experiments to determine the important process parameters that affect fluid properties for optimal device performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compound formulations for pilot coating following formulation worksheets and SOP
• Use laboratory equipment such as balances, mixers, sonicators, mills, pumps, and filters
• Collect physical and mechanical properties such as tensile strength, modulus, adhesion, cohesion, etc.
• Create lab-scale coatings for electrical and mechanical testing
• Organize and analyze data and share summaries and conclusions with team members
• Perform Gauge R&R studies and write SOPs for new measurements and processes
• Exhibit safe lab practices at all times

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a college program that Majors in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related field
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Comfortable working in chemical labs
• Strong chemical and mechanical intuition

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage own schedule to accomplish tasks in parallel

Benefits:

The anticipated base pay for this position is $30-40 per hour, DOE, for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay Area.

• Medical plan that begins on the first day
• 401k Plan Participation
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time Policy
• Courses/classes at E Ink University

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness.

E Ink is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. E Ink is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, identity, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, disability, age, or on any basis prohibited by federal and state law. Our diverse employees, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives foster a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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