QD Vision Inc.
313 Pleasant St

Watertown, MA 02472
617.926.0001
info@qdvision.com

Product Engineer

An exciting opportunity exists in the Deposition Development Group at QD Vision for an experienced materials/polymer scientist/engineer. This person will be a member of a small team (initially 3) developing and scaling up a novel product based on nanoparticles. Reporting to the Principal Engineer, Deposition and working with a technician and the principal engineer, this person will contribute to the product development and product engineering aspects of products in the QD Vision Quantum Light Optic product line which utilize Quantum Dots to efficiently condition LED white light. In this position, the product engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, analyzing, and documenting product design and sensitivity studies. These studies can range for formulation optimization DOEs to product lifetime studies. The position is a hands-on laboratory position in both a formulation/chemistry laboratory and an optical measurement laboratory. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in product development; taking products from concept through pilot scale manufacturing in a start-up environment.

 Education

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline is required with 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• MS in an Engineering discipline desired with at least 5 years relevant experience. We are less concerned about the level of education, and more concerned about a demonstrated ability in product development, product engineering, and/or lifetime testing.

 Requirements

• Track record of successful chemistry/formulation based product development and/or product engineering.
• Experience in optimizing polymer matrix formulations: epoxy, acrylic, silicone, etc.
• Fluent with DOE and data analysis techniques and software.
• Ability to carry-out independent projects with no or limited supervision.
• Data driven and scientific process approach to product development.
• Inventive, detail oriented, and inquisitive self-starter.
• Excellent communicator at all levels.
• Good team player, works cross-functionally.
• Fast learner who can work under high pressure and tight timelines.

 Desired

• Coating skills or experience.
• Experience with nano-materials, surface science, color science is a plus.
• Experience with fast pace product development in a start-up environment.
• Optical measurement experience (optical alignment, integration sphere, microscopy, UV-Vis spectrophotometer).
• Polymer characterization experience (DSC, TGA, Brookfield Viscometer, Tensile testing).

 About QD Vision, Inc.

QD Vision, Inc. is a nanotechnology product company delivering a new generation of display and lighting solutions to major industries where color, power and design matter. QD Vision's technology platform, based on quantum-dot technology, will deliver unparalleled color and brightness and require less power than current-generation technologies for consumer electronics products, flat-panel displays, electronic signage, solid-state lighting, and national security applications.

QD Vision offers competitive salary and great benefits.

QD Vision, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.

 Job Code DEP-203

Please email cover letter and resume to our human resources department along with job code SDRE. mentioning job code Dep-203 in the subject line. For more information about QD Vision, visit www.qdvision.com.

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